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Old English Verse

Old English Verse

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The book "Old English Verse" (1972) covers a wide range of Old English poetry, including heroic poems like Beowulf and Malden, elegies like The Wanderer and The Seafarer, Bible stories, and the lives of saints. It also includes the Junius Manuscript and King Alfred, with translated quotations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Old English Verse (1972) is a comprehensive anthology that encompasses the entire spectrum of Old English poetry. It delves into a diverse range of poetic forms, including heroic epics like Beowulf and Malden, elegiac poems like The Wanderer and The Seafarer, biblical narratives, and the lives of saints that signify the transition from pagan influence to Christian inspiration. Additionally, the book features the Junius Manuscript, a significant literary treasure, and concludes with the reign of King Alfred. Extensive quotations from these texts are provided in the original Old English alongside their English translations, making this anthology an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature.

Old English Verse (1972) is a comprehensive anthology that encompasses the entire spectrum of Old English poetry. It delves into a diverse range of poetic forms, including heroic epics like Beowulf and Malden, elegiac poems like The Wanderer and The Seafarer, biblical narratives, and the lives of saints that signify the transition from pagan influence to Christian inspiration. Additionally, the book features the Junius Manuscript, a significant literary treasure, and concludes with the reign of King Alfred. Extensive quotations from these texts are provided in the original Old English alongside their English translations, making this anthology an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032531809

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