CrossleyHolland, Kevin
The Exeter Book of Riddles
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904634461
- author:
- CrossleyHolland, Kevin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Enitharmon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Exeter Book Riddles by Kevin Crossley-Holland This collection brings together ninety-six Anglo-Saxon poems of great charm and subtlety. The riddles, ranging from natural phenomena to animal life and domestic objects, are full of sharp observation, earthy humour, and a sense of wonder. Translated with care, these poems offer a unique glimpse into the world of the Anglo-Saxons, revealing their fascination with the world around them. With its rich language and varied subjects, this volume is a fascinating read for anyone interested in poetry and the history of England.
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