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"Anglo-Saxon Poetry" is a comprehensive collection and translation of the most significant surviving verse from the Old English period. Compiled and translated by R. K. Gordon, this anthology provides a vital window into the heroic and elegiac traditions of the early Middle Ages. The volume includes the complete text of the epic masterpiece "Beowulf", alongside other foundational works such as "The Wanderer", "The Seafarer", and "The Battle of Maldon".
Through these translations, readers encounter a world of warrior-kings, mythological monsters, and profound spiritual reflection. The collection spans various genres, from heroic epics and historical chronicles to religious narratives and secular riddles. Gordon's prose translations aim to capture the spirit and imagery of the original alliterative verse, making these ancient texts accessible to modern scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature alike.
This work serves as an essential resource for understanding the linguistic and cultural foundations of the English literary tradition. Whether exploring the legendary exploits of Germanic heroes or the quiet melancholy of the Old English elegies, "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" remains a definitive gateway into the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon world.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" is a comprehensive collection and translation of the most significant surviving verse from the Old English period. Compiled and translated by R. K. Gordon, this anthology provides a vital window into the heroic and elegiac traditions of the early Middle Ages. The volume includes the complete text of the epic masterpiece "Beowulf", alongside other foundational works such as "The Wanderer", "The Seafarer", and "The Battle of Maldon".Through these translations, readers encounter a world of warrior-kings, mythological monsters, and profound spiritual reflection. The collection spans various genres, from heroic epics and historical chronicles to religious narratives and secular riddles. Gordon's prose translations aim to capture the spirit and imagery of the original alliterative verse, making these ancient texts accessible to modern scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature alike.This work serves as an essential resource for understanding the linguistic and cultural foundations of the English literary tradition. Whether exploring the legendary exploits of Germanic heroes or the quiet melancholy of the Old English elegies, "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" remains a definitive gateway into the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025273716
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" is a comprehensive collection and translation of the most significant surviving verse from the Old English period. Compiled and translated by R. K. Gordon, this anthology provides a vital window into the heroic and elegiac traditions of the early Middle Ages. The volume includes the complete text of the epic masterpiece "Beowulf", alongside other foundational works such as "The Wanderer", "The Seafarer", and "The Battle of Maldon".Through these translations, readers encounter a world of warrior-kings, mythological monsters, and profound spiritual reflection. The collection spans various genres, from heroic epics and historical chronicles to religious narratives and secular riddles. Gordon's prose translations aim to capture the spirit and imagery of the original alliterative verse, making these ancient texts accessible to modern scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature alike.This work serves as an essential resource for understanding the linguistic and cultural foundations of the English literary tradition. Whether exploring the legendary exploits of Germanic heroes or the quiet melancholy of the Old English elegies, "Anglo-Saxon Poetry" remains a definitive gateway into the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025273716
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