Gnomic Poetry in Anglo Saxon (1914)

Gnomic Poetry in Anglo Saxon (1914)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2008
Pages
196
ISBN
9781436859776

Gnomic Poetry in Anglo Saxon (1914)

""Gnomic Poetry In Anglo Saxon"" is a book written by Blanche Colton Williams and published in 1914. The book is a study of the gnomic poetry of the Anglo-Saxons, a type of poetry that is characterized by its pithy, wise sayings that offer advice or moral instruction. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the gnomic poetry of the Anglo-Saxons, including its origins, themes, and literary techniques. Williams explores the cultural and historical context of the poetry, as well as its relationship to other forms of Anglo-Saxon literature, such as epic poetry and religious texts. The book includes translations of several examples of gnomic poetry, as well as discussions of their meanings and significance. Overall, ""Gnomic Poetry In Anglo Saxon"" is an important work of scholarship that sheds light on an important aspect of Anglo-Saxon literature and culture.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.

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