Death and Liffe: A Alliterative Poem

by James Holly Hanford and John Marcellus Steadman

Book Overview

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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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022191780
• ISBN13: 9781022191785
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"