Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples

First published in 1915, this book presents a selection of poems written by 'the Old Teutonic Peoples'.

Bruce Dickins (Edited by)

9781107636439, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

106 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 cm, 0.17 kg

First published in 1915, this book presents a selection of poems written by 'the Old Teutonic Peoples'. The text is divided into two main sections containing 'Runic Poems' and 'Heroic Poems'. The majority of the poems are of Anglo-Saxon derivation, but there are also Norwegian, Icelandic and Old High German inclusions. All poems are given in the original language with a facing-page English translation. Detailed notes and bibliographies are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Anglo-Saxon and related poetry.

The Runic Poems: Introduction
Bibliography
Text, translation and notes
Appendix. The Abecedarium Nordmannicum
The Heroic Poems: Introduction
Bibliography
Text, translation and notes
General bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval [DSBB]