Eight Old English Poems

Eight Old English Poems

<p><strong>A meticulous updating of the highly respected Norton college paperback <em>Seven Old English Poems</em>, this Third Edition, retitled <em>Eight Old English Poems</em> meets the needs of both graduate and undergraduate students of Old English.</strong></p> Included are the texts of <em>Caedmon’s Hymn, The Battle of Brunanburh, The Dream of the Rood, The Battle of Maldon, The Wanderer, The Seafarer, Deor,</em> and, newly added in response to changes within the Old English curriculum, <em>The Wife’s Lament</em>.<br /><br /> Prepared by R. D. Fulk, the Third Edition introduces a number of important improvements to the book’s scope and coverage.  The texts are based on manuscript authority and are sparingly emended, following the best scholarly editions.