Inside Old English: Essays in Honour of Bruce Mitchell offers readers a comprehensive insight into the world of Old English. * Brings together original essays written by prominent specialists in the field in honour of Bruce Mitchell, the eminent Oxford scholar and co-author of the bestselling A Guide to Old English, 6th edition * Encourages readers to engage with the literary, cultural, intellectual, religious and historical contexts of Old English texts * Explores the problems scholars face in interpreting and editing Old English texts * Contributors provide authoritative and informative perspectives, drawing out connections between different contexts and pointing readers towards the essential secondary literature for each topic