The Anglo-Saxon Poems Of Beowulf

The Anglo-Saxon Poems Of Beowulf: The Traveler�������s Song And The Battle Of Finnesburh is a book written by John Mitchell Kemble in 1835. The book is a collection of two Anglo-Saxon poems, namely The Traveler�������s Song and The Battle Of Finnesburh. The poems are translated into English by Kemble and are considered to be some of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature.The Traveler�������s Song is a poem that tells the story of a warrior who travels across the land, fighting battles and gaining fame. The poem is written in a style that is typical of Anglo-Saxon poetry, with alliteration and a strong emphasis on rhythm.The Battle Of Finnesburh is another Anglo-Saxon poem that tells the story of a battle between two groups of warriors. The poem is known for its vivid descriptions of the battle and its use of dialogue to convey the emotions and motivations of the characters.Kemble's translation of these poems is considered to be one of the most accurate and faithful translations of Anglo-Saxon poetry. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and background information on the poems.Overall, The Anglo-Saxon Poems Of Beowulf: The Traveler�������s Song And The Battle Of Finnesburh is a must-read for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon literature and poetry.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.