Anglo-Saxon Pagan And Christian Poetry

By William H. Crawshaw

Book Overview

Anglo-Saxon Pagan and Christian Poetry is a book written by William H. Crawshaw that explores the poetry of the Anglo-Saxons, a group of people who lived in England from the 5th century to the 11th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on pagan poetry and the second part on Christian poetry.In the first part, Crawshaw examines the pagan beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxons and how they are reflected in their poetry. He looks at the themes of heroism, fate, and the natural world, as well as the use of kennings and alliteration in the poetry.The second part of the book focuses on the Christianization of the Anglo-Saxons and how this is reflected in their poetry. Crawshaw explores the themes of redemption, salvation, and the afterlife, as well as the use of biblical allusions and imagery in the poetry.Throughout the book, Crawshaw provides translations of Anglo-Saxon poems and analyzes their literary and cultural significance. He also discusses the historical context in which the poems were written and the influence of other cultures, such as the Vikings and the Celts, on Anglo-Saxon poetry.Overall, Anglo-Saxon Pagan and Christian Poetry is a comprehensive study of the poetry of the Anglo-Saxons that provides insight into their beliefs, culture, and literary traditions.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Making Of English Literature, by William H. Crawshaw. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419141910.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425470068
• ISBN13: 9781425470067
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"