Anglo-Saxon And Norse Poems (1922)

By Nora Kershaw Chadwick

Book Overview

Anglo-Saxon and Norse Poems is a collection of poems translated by Nora Kershaw, originally published in 1922. The book includes a variety of Old English and Old Norse poems, including Beowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer, as well as several Eddic and Skaldic poems from Norse mythology. Kershaw's translations are faithful to the original texts, and she provides helpful notes and commentary to aid readers in understanding the cultural and historical context of each poem. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Old English and Old Norse literature, as well as for general readers interested in the myths, legends, and heroic tales of the Anglo-Saxon and Norse peoples.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166515559
• ISBN13: 9781166515553
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"