{"product_id":"9781898281542","title":"The Meadhall: The Feasting Tradition in Anglo-Saxon England","description":"Communal meals were an important part of Anglo-Saxon society. They were enjoyed by nobles and yeomen, warriors, farmers, churchmen and laity. Some of the feasts were informal communal gatherings ( gebeorscipe ) while others were formal ritual gatherings ( symbel ). \u003cp\u003e Using the evidence of Old English texts - including the epic Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles - Stephen Pollington shows that the idea of feasting remained central to early English social traditions long after the physical reality had declined in importance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The words of the poets and saga-writers are supported by a wealth of archaeological data dealing with halls, settlement layouts and the magnificent feasting gear found in many early Anglo-Saxon graves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The volume includes three appendices: Hall-themes in Old English verse; Old English texts; The structure and origins of the warband.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anglo-Saxon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057991631088,"sku":"9781898281542","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781898281542_p0.jpg?v=1763611069","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781898281542","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}