The First Riddle Of Cynewulf And Signy's Lament (1902)

By William Witherle Lawrence

Book Overview

The First Riddle of Cynewulf and Signy's Lament is a book written by William Witherle Lawrence and published in 1902. The book is a collection of two Old English poems, translated into modern English by the author. The first poem, The Riddle of Cynewulf, is a riddle in verse form that challenges the reader to guess the answer. The second poem, Signy's Lament, is a tragic tale of a woman who mourns the loss of her husband and children. The book includes an introduction by the author, which provides historical and literary context for the poems. The introduction also discusses the challenges of translating Old English poetry into modern English. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Old English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of medieval England.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: 116506975X
• ISBN13: 9781165069750
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"