Excerpt from Old English Idyls
In another matter also I have somewhat altered my Opinion - namely, in regard to the juxtaposition of two accented syllables; and the anglo-saxon scholar will find in this work a goodly number of C and D types, along with the three (a, B, and E) used in my Beowulf.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of epic poems that narrate the legendary conquest of England by the Anglo-Saxons. Set in the 5th century AD, the poems follow the lives of Hengist and Horsa, leaders of the Germanic tribes who would eventually conquer and settle in the land. In vivid and lyrical language, the stories portray the battles, rivalries, and heroic struggles of these warrior-kings, offering a captivating account of a pivotal moment in English history. By weaving together myth, history, and literary elements, the book reveals the complex and often contradictory nature of war. The poems celebrate the courage and glory of both the conquerors and the conquered, while also exploring the moral dilemmas, the devastating costs, and the far-reaching consequences of conflict. The book not only sheds light on the origins of the English nation but also offers timeless insights into the nature of heroism, leadership, and the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331504412_0
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