Swanton, Michael

Dream of the Rood (Exeter Mediaeval Texts & Studies)

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ISBN 13:
9780859895033
author:
Swanton, Michael
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Liverpool University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1996
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
17.8 x 12.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Christianity
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£31.66

Description

The Dream of the Rood is a masterpiece of English literature, a poem that has captivated scholars for generations. This edition presents a carefully crafted text with variant readings noted in the margins. Professor Swanton's introduction provides valuable context, exploring the Vercelli Book and the Ruthwell Cross, which are the primary sources for this poem. The author also examines the relationship between the two texts, the underlying doctrine of the poem, and its distinctive style and structure. This edition includes extensive notes and a glossary to support further study, making it an ideal choice for those interested in Old English poetry and religious literature.

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