02417cam a22003253u 4500 31172 UtSlPG 20260610133718.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18016730 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Newton, Cosette Faust, 1889- Old English Poems : Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-02-03 E-text prepared by Carla Foust, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Old English Poems" by Cosette Faust and Stith Thompson is a collection of translated poetry from the Old English period, compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together various poetic forms and themes from Anglo-Saxon literature, emerging primarily from the heroic and elegiac traditions. The collection aims to present the rich heritage of Old English verse to modern readers who may not be able to engage with the original texts in their archaic language. The opening of this collection sets the stage by addressing the importance and characteristics of Old English poetry, discussing its meter, style, and themes. The translators emphasize the poems' depth, noting their reflection of a civilization marked by serious sentiment, historical customs, and cultural lore. The initial sections include outlines of both pagan and Christian influences within the poetry, introducing key works such as "Widsith," "Deor's Lament," and "The Wanderer." These early selections highlight the lives, experiences, and existential musings of wanderers and warriors in a world often overshadowed by strife and longing, thereby inviting readers to explore the emotional and spiritual landscape of these ancient works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- Modernized versions Thompson, Stith, 1885-1976 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31172 72018 72018