The Anglo-Saxon World: An Anthology by Kevin Crossley-Holland (English) Paperbac

Description: The Anglo-Saxon World by Kevin Crossley-Holland Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Dream of the Rood, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer are among the greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems. They, and many their treasures, are included in The Anglo-Saxon World: hronicles, laws and letters, charters and charms, and above ll superb poems. Here is a word picture of a people who came to these islands as pagans and yet within two hundred years had become Christians, tosuch effect that England was the centre of missionary endeavour and, for a time, the heart of European civilization. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Dream of the Rood, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer are among the greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems. They, and many other treasures, are included in The Anglo-Saxon World: chronicles, laws and letters, charters and charms, and above all superb poems. Here is a word picture of a people who came to these islands as pagans and yet within two hundred years had become Christians,to such effect that England was the centre of missionary endeavour and, for a time, the heart of European civilization. Kevin Crossley-Holland places poems and prose in context with his skilful interpretation of the Anglo-Saxon world; histranslations have been widely acclaimed, and of Beowulf the poet Charles Causley has written, the poem has at last found its translator. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities,helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography About the editor: Kevin Crossley-Holland has published four volumes of poetry and is also known as a writer for children. He is editor of The Anglo-Saxon World and Folk-Tales of the British Islands. Table of Contents Includes: The Wanderer; The Seafarer; Beowulf; The Battle of Malden; and other poems, prose passages, tracts, and sermons Long Description Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Dream of the Rood, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer are among the greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems. They, and many other treasures, are included in The Anglo-Saxon World: chronicles, laws and letters, charters and charms, and above all superb poems. Here is a word picture of a people who came to these islands as pagans and yet within two hundred years had become Christians,to such effect that England was the centre of missionary endeavour and, for a time, the heart of European civilization. Kevin Crossley-Holland places poems and prose in context with his skilful interpretation of the Anglo-Saxon world; histranslations have been widely acclaimed, and of Beowulf the poet Charles Causley has written, the poem has at last found its translator. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities,helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Details ISBN0199538719 Language English Translator Kevin Crossley-Holland ISBN-10 0199538719 ISBN-13 9780199538713 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Series Oxford Worlds Classics Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle An Anthology Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Kevin Crossley-Holland Short Title ANGLO SAXON WORLD Residence Norfolk, ENK Birth 1947 UK Release Date 2009-02-26 NZ Release Date 2009-02-26 Author Kevin Crossley-Holland Pages 320 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2009-02-26 DEWEY 821.108 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-02-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16023249;

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