Description: The First Poems in English by Michael Alexander A selection of the earliest poems in English comprising works from an age in which verse was not written down, but recited aloud and remembered. This work contains natural order of life, and the Exeter Riddles that are witty linguistic puzzles. Love elegies include emotional speeches from an abandoned wife and separated lovers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This selection of the earliest poems in English comprises works from an age in which verse was not written down, but recited aloud and remembered. Heroic poems celebrate courage, loyalty and strength, in excerpts from Beowulf and in The Battle of Brunanburgh, depicting King Athelstans defeat of his northern enemies in 937 AD, while The Wanderer and The Seafarer reflect on exile, loss and destiny. The Gnomic Verses are proverbs on the natural order of life, and the Exeter Riddles are witty linguistic puzzles. Love elegies include emotional speeches from an abandoned wife and separated lovers, and devotional poems include a vision of Christs cross in The Dream of the Rood, and Caedmons Hymn, perhaps the oldest poem in English, speaking in praise of God. Notes Includes both the original text and a verse translation by the editor, plus a new introduction. Author Biography Michael Alexander recently retired from the chair of English Literature at the University of St Andrews. For Penguin he has translated, The Earliest English Poems, The Canterbury Tales- The First Fragment, as well as a prose translation of Beowulf. His verse translations of The Earliest English Poems and Beowulf have sold over half a million copies in Penguin, for whom he has also edited Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales- The First Fragment. Review Text Michael Alexander is much the best translator from Old English. His Penguin Beowulf is much to be recommended, but so too is the volume entitled The First Poems in English Review Quote Michael Alexander is much the best translator from Old English. His Penguin Beowulf is much to be recommended, but so too is the volume entitled The First Poems in English Promotional "Headline" There is no comparable edition that includes both the original text and a verse translation Details ISBN0140433783 Short Title 1ST POEMS IN ENGLISH Pages 140 Publisher Penguin Books Series Penguin Classics Language English Translator Michael Alexander ISBN-10 0140433783 ISBN-13 9780140433784 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-08-31 Author Michael Alexander Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 821.108 Birth 1941 Edition 1st Illustrations Illustrations, maps Tag pengblackclassics DOI 10.1604/9780140433784 Audience General/Trade Edited by Alexander, Michael UK Release Date 2008-05-29 NZ Release Date 2008-05-28 AU Release Date 2008-05-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137642787;
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Book Title: The First Poems in English
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Author: Michael Alexander
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Language: English
Topic: Poetry
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Year: 2008
Item Weight: 126g
Number of Pages: 176 Pages
