A Book of Old English Love Songs (1897)

A Book of Old English Love Songs, written by Hamilton Wright Mabie and published in 1897, is a collection of romantic poetry from the Anglo-Saxon period. The book includes a variety of love songs, ranging from religious hymns to secular ballads, all of which were written in Old English. The poems are translated into modern English, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the original language. The book also includes an introduction by Mabie, in which he discusses the historical context of the poems and their significance in the development of English literature. Overall, A Book of Old English Love Songs is a delightful read for anyone interested in the history of English poetry and the timeless themes of love and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.