The Departing Soul'S Address To The Body A Fragment Of A Semi-Saxon Poem, Discovered Among The Archives Of Worcester Cathedral

By Thomas Phillipps

Book Overview

A haunting whisper from the dawn of English verse, a fragment that binds a forgotten voice to a living reader. The Departing Soul's Address to the Body returns from archival shadows with a quiet, enduring power. This compact, powerful piece sits at the crossroads of medieval poetry fragment and anglo saxon verse, offering a clear, accessible entry into early medieval literature. Its meditation on the soul and body, and on death and the afterlife reflection, resonates with the ethical and spiritual questions that defined anglo saxon england. Emergent from the medieval cathedral archive of Worcester, the text is more than a relic: it is a rare archival discovery artefact that invites thoughtful study, cross-referencing with Caedmon's hymn and the broader tapestry of beowulf era poetry. Alpha Editions brings this work back into daylight for today's readers and for future generations. It is not merely a reprint but a scholarship resource collection reimagined for classroom study and personal discovery. Casual readers will find a vivid, human window onto a culture of memory, while collectors and classic-literature enthusiasts will value its restored, tangible presence as a cultural treasure. Keywords you'll encounter in context include a medieval poetry fragment, early medieval literature, and the nuanced interplay of soul and body that anchors the poem's enduring curiosity. This is essential reading for fans of medieval cathedral lore, archival discovery, and the enduring quest to understand life beyond life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354756808
• ISBN13: 9789354756801
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"