Old English poems of Christ and his saints / edited and translated by Mary Clayton. - xxv, 401 pages ; 21 cm. - Dumbarton Oaks medieval library ; 27 . - Dumbarton Oaks medieval library ; 27. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Advent -- Christ in judgment -- Guthlac A -- The descent into Hell -- The vision of the Cross -- The Ruthwell Cross crucifixion poem -- The Brussels Cross inscription -- Andreas -- Christ and Satan -- Distich on Kenelm.


Poems in Old English with English translations on facing pages; introduction and notes in English.

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450 - 1100


English poetry--Old English, ca. 450-1100--Modernized versions.
Christian poetry, English (Old)
English poetry
Christian poetry, English (Old)
English poetry--Old English.


Translations.

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