The Old English Elene, Phoenix And Physiologus (1919)

The Old English Elene, Phoenix and Physiologus is a book published in 1919 by Albert Stanburrough Cook. The book contains three Old English poems, namely Elene, Phoenix, and Physiologus. These poems are considered to be important works of Old English literature and are believed to have been written in the 10th and 11th centuries.Elene is a poem that tells the story of Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, who discovers the True Cross in Jerusalem. The poem is based on the legend of Helena's journey to Jerusalem and her discovery of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.Phoenix is a poem that tells the story of the mythical bird, the Phoenix, and its rebirth from its own ashes. The poem is a Christian allegory that uses the Phoenix as a symbol of Christ's resurrection.Physiologus is a poem that describes various animals and their symbolic meanings. The poem is based on a popular Greek text from the 2nd century and was widely read in medieval Europe. The animals described in the poem include the lion, the serpent, and the unicorn.The book also includes a detailed introduction by Cook, which provides historical and literary context for the poems. The introduction discusses the origins of the poems, their themes and motifs, and their place in the history of Old English literature.Overall, The Old English Elene, Phoenix and Physiologus is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Old English literature and provides insight into the religious and cultural beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon period.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.