Judith: An Old English Epic Fragment (1904)

by Albert Stanburrough Cook, Albert S 1853-1927 Cook, Edited Albert Stanburrough Cook

Book Overview

Judith: An Old English Epic Fragment (1904) is a book written by Albert S. Cook. The book is a translation of an Old English epic poem fragment, known as Judith. The poem tells the story of Judith, a Jewish widow who saves her city from the invading Assyrian army by seducing and beheading their leader, Holofernes. The book includes both the original Old English text and Cook's translation in modern English. Additionally, the book features an introduction...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164001906
• ISBN13: 9781164001904
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"