Gnomic Poetry In Anglo Saxon (1914)

""Gnomic Poetry in Anglo-Saxon"" is a book published in 1914 by Blanche Colton Williams. The book is a study of the gnomic poetry that was popular in Anglo-Saxon literature. The author explores the themes and motifs that are commonly found in this type of poetry, such as wisdom, morality, and the transience of life. The book also includes translations of various gnomic poems from the Anglo-Saxon era, along with analysis and commentary on their meaning and significance. The author provides historical and cultural context for the poetry, discussing the social and religious beliefs of the Anglo-Saxons, as well as their literary traditions. Overall, ""Gnomic Poetry in Anglo-Saxon"" is a comprehensive exploration of a fascinating aspect of early English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.