Death and Liffe

This book presents an alliterative poem on the theme of death and life, written in Middle English in the fourteenth century. It offers a dramatic vision of the journey of the soul from life to death, from sin to redemption, and from earthly suffering to heavenly bliss. With a modern English translation and detailed annotations, it is an important contribution to the study of medieval English literature and culture.

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