A standard collection of Anglo-Saxon poetry. Includes a short but clear introduction, as well as brief introductions for each selection. Selections include a number of biblical stories, Beowulf, riddles and Proverbs, and concludes with the Battle of Malden.

Necessary reading for any serious student of Eng.Lit., ~ includes 'Beowulf', which I personally don't like but, together with the 'Anglo-Saxon Chronicle', Old & Middle English constitute the beginnings of our national literature. ( )