Charles W. Kennedy – författare

Edited and translated by: Kennedy, Charles W.;

The Caedmon Poems (1916) contains the texts of Caedmon’s poems, the birth of Christian poetry in England. The poems are reproduced in a modern English translation, with an extensive introduction to each.

The Caedmon Poems (1916) contains the texts of Caedmon’s poems, the birth of Christian poetry in England. The poems are reproduced in a modern English translation, with an extensive introduction to each.

The Earliest English Poetry (1971) offers a critical survey of Old English poetry, that is, of the vernacular verse composed in England from the seventh century to the Norman Conquest. It is a studied reappraisal of Old English verse by the light of modern critical scholarship.

The Earliest English Poetry (1971) offers a critical survey of Old English poetry, that is, of the vernacular verse composed in England from the seventh century to the Norman Conquest. It is a studied reappraisal of Old English verse by the light of modern critical scholarship.

Published in 1910, this volume presents translations of eight poems attributed to the poet Cynewulf. Covering the poems Juliana, Christ, Elene and Fates of the Apostles, which have been signed by Cynewulf, and Andreas, Guthlac, Phoenix, Dream of the Rood and Riddles, that have been assigned to Cynewulf by experts from the field, the author provides accompanying historical reference points to provide focus and context for the writings.