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100 1 _aDe Vere, Aubrey,
_d1814-1902
245 1 0 _aLegends of the Saxon Saints
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-06-14
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Legends of the Saxon Saints" by Aubrey De Vere is a collection of poetic narratives written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and impacts of various saints during the critical period of England’s conversion to Christianity, focusing on characters such as King Ethelbert, St. Augustine, and other historical figures from the Anglo-Saxon era. Through its poetic lens, the collection delves into themes of faith, conflict, and the fusion of paganism with emerging Christian beliefs. The opening of the work introduces the context and purpose behind the poems, setting the stage for a vibrant exploration of England's early Christian history. It begins with an acknowledgment of the significance of the events surrounding the nation's conversion and highlights Saint Augustine's arrival in England, as well as the royal lineage of King Ethelbert of Kent. This portion establishes a narrative that will interweave the historical backdrop of the Anglo-Saxon society with the saintly figures whose faith and actions shaped it. The author aims to provide both a poetic account and an insightful reflection on the characters and events that defined this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- Great Britain
653 _aSaints -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29121
999 _c69969
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