Caedmon's Metrical Paraphrase Of Parts Of The Holy Scriptures In Anglo-Saxon

By Caedmon and Benjamin Thorpe

Book Overview

Caedmon's Metrical Paraphrase of Parts of the Holy Scriptures in Anglo-Saxon is a book that contains a collection of Old English poetry written by Caedmon, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon poet. The book is a translation of parts of the Bible into Anglo-Saxon, and it is considered to be one of the earliest works of English literature. The poems are written in a metrical style and use alliteration and other poetic devices to convey the meaning of the biblical stories. The book includes poems on the creation story, the fall of man, the story of Cain and Abel, and other biblical tales. The poems are significant not only for their literary value but also for their historical and cultural importance, as they provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxon people. Overall, Caedmon's Metrical Paraphrase of Parts of the Holy Scriptures in Anglo-Saxon is a valuable resource for scholars of Old English literature and those interested in the history of the English language and culture.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: 143046237X
• ISBN13: 9781430462378
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"