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Selected Translation From Old English Poetry
Hardcover
Literary CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025973869
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selected Translation From Old English Poetry offers a curated gateway into the rich and evocative world of Anglo-Saxon literature. Edited and translated by the esteemed scholar Albert S. Cook, this collection brings together a diverse array of foundational verses that defined the early English poetic tradition. Readers will encounter the heroic echoes of epic narratives, the somber beauty of elegiac laments, and the profound spiritual reflections that characterized the cultural landscape of the Middle Ages.
The anthology features significant selections ranging from the monumental exploits in Beowulf to the poignant introspection of The Wanderer and The Seafarer. By providing accessible translations that remain faithful to the spirit and rhythmic intensity of the original alliterative verse, this work serves as an essential resource for students of historical linguistics and lovers of classic poetry alike. From riddles and religious hymns to tales of valor and exile, these translations illuminate the origins of the English language and its literary heritage. This volume provides a compelling look at the myths, values, and artistic craftsmanship of a society that laid the groundwork for the English literary canon.
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