Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples
| Author | : Bruce Dickins |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 107 |
| Release | : 2015-05-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107636439 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107636434 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (434 Downloads) |
Download or read book Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples written by Bruce Dickins and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1915, this book presents a selection of poems written by 'the Old Teutonic Peoples'. The text is divided into two main sections containing 'Runic Poems' and 'Heroic Poems'. The majority of the poems are of Anglo-Saxon derivation, but there are also Norwegian, Icelandic and Old High German inclusions. All poems are given in the original language with a facing-page English translation. Detailed notes and bibliographies are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Anglo-Saxon and related poetry.
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