I added a few Old Norse resources on the Web Resources page.

Labels: Site Updates

I've been looking for a copy of John Mitchell Kemble's Beowulf for a project I am doing in my medieval research and bibliography class. This book is not easy to find, and I was even planning a road trip to the University of Arizona to look at thier library copy. I also tried to order it through inter-library loan, but being that it is an old, rare book, I wasn't expecting it.

Then I discovered Google Books. All I have to say is, wow! And here it is, in full text. You can even dowloand a PDF.

The site seems to have full text on many old books that no longer have copyright issues. Newer books have either limited preview or nothing.

Anyway, I suspect I'll be visiting Google Books frequently. In fact, I'm a bit concerned that I might spend too much time looking around and archiving books.

I've added a link to Google Books on our web resources page.

Labels: Beowulf, Research, Site Updates

The MEGSE Website has now officially launched.

Many thanks to Dr. Helen Damico, Megan von Ackermann, Amy Jameson, and the UNM English Department for their support in this endeavour.

Labels: Site Updates

MEGSE is pleased to annouce that, barring unforseen circumstance, our website will launch this Monday. In the meantime, feel free to have a look around the site!

Labels: Announcements, Site Updates