| Translator |
Newton, Cosette Faust, 1889- |
| Translator |
Thompson, Stith, 1885-1976 |
| LoC No. |
18016730
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| Title |
Old English Poems
Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Carla Foust, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Old English Poems" by Cosette Faust and Stith Thompson is a collection of translated poetry from the Old English period, compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together various poetic forms and themes from Anglo-Saxon literature, emerging primarily from the heroic and elegiac traditions. The collection aims to present the rich heritage of Old English verse to modern readers who may not be able to engage with the original texts in their archaic language. The opening of this collection sets the stage by addressing the importance and characteristics of Old English poetry, discussing its meter, style, and themes. The translators emphasize the poems' depth, noting their reflection of a civilization marked by serious sentiment, historical customs, and cultural lore. The initial sections include outlines of both pagan and Christian influences within the poetry, introducing key works such as "Widsith," "Deor's Lament," and "The Wanderer." These early selections highlight the lives, experiences, and existential musings of wanderers and warriors in a world often overshadowed by strife and longing, thereby inviting readers to explore the emotional and spiritual landscape of these ancient works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- Modernized versions
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31172 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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