Anglo-Saxon Poems, Charms, and Proverbs 2

Old English (Ænglisc) is the earliest recorded form of the English language. It was brought to Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers in the mid-5th century. The first literary works in Old English date from the mid 7th century. Spelling was not standardised but varied by region and dialect over time. Contained in this book: Chronicle Poems (The Death of Alfred, The Death of Edgar, The Battle of Brunanburh)Metrical Charms (Charm 4 For a Sudden Stitch, Charm 6 For Delayed Birth, Charm 11 A Journey Charm)Other Poems (Waldere A, The Kentish Hymn, The Battle of Finnsburh, The Creed, The Gloria I, Maxims II, A Prayer)The Exeter Book (Deor, The Ruin, The Husband's Message, The Wife's Lament, The Panther, The Whale)The Vercelli Book (Homiletic Fragment I)The texts are presented in their original Old English, with a literal word-for-word line-by-line translation, and a Modern English translation, all side-by-side. In this way, it is possible to see and feel how Old English worked and how it has evolved. Also included are individual word lists for each text, and an overall word list with 2,814 Old English words translated into English, and 2,094 English words translated into Old English. This book is designed to be of use and interest to anyone with a passion for the Old English language, Anglo-Saxon history, or languages and history in general.