Old English literature refers to poetry (alliterative verse) and prose written in Old English in early medieval England, from the 7th century to the decades after the Norman Conquest of 1066, a period often termed Anglo-Saxon England. [1]

Mar 8, 2017 · But there’s a wealth of great literature written in Old English, as the following pick of ten of the best testifies (we hope). For a good anthology of Anglo-Saxon literature in modern translation, we recommend The Anglo-Saxon World An Anthology (Oxford World’s Classics). 1. Anonymous, The Exeter Book riddles.

The perfect introduction to classic works in Old English. Discover more classics in translation from the Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library.

Books shelved as old-english-literature: Beowulf by Unknown, Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, together with Sellic Spell by J.R.R. Tolkien, Finn an...

Books shelved as old-english: Beowulf by Unknown, A Guide to Old English by Bruce Mitchell, Introduction to Old English by Peter S. Baker, Teach Yourself...

Old English poetry has survived almost entirely in four manuscripts: the Exeter Book, the Junius Manuscript, the Vercelli Book, and the Beowulf manuscript. Old English prose works include legal writings, medical tracts, religious texts, and translations from Latin and other languages.

Find here a collection of free, downloadable Old English text editions and translations. Ælfric's Catholic Homilies, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Biblical Translations, Bede, Orosius, Apollonius and many other texts.

Sep 4, 2024 · After his victory against the Vikings, Alfred the Great instigated a number of legal, ecclesiastical and educational reforms in the Kingdom of Wessex. Among these was his project of translating and adapting into Old English a number of Latin works he regarded as "most necessary for all men to know." [1].

Reading list of highlights of Old English Literature. Includes descriptions of works and significant historical dates. Link to Beowulf text.