The Dream Of The Rood: An Old English Poem Attributed To Cynewulf

by Albert Stanburrough Cook and Unknown

Book Overview

The Dream of the Rood is an Old English poem that is attributed to the poet Cynewulf. This book, edited by Albert S. Cook, provides a complete analysis and translation of the poem. The Dream of the Rood is a religious poem that tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the cross on which he was crucified. The cross itself is personified and speaks to the reader, describing the events of the crucifixion and the importance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163081345
• ISBN13: 9781163081341
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"