Publisher's Synopsis
Maldon and Brunnanburh: Two Old English Songs of Battle is a book written by Charles Langley Crow and published in 1897. The book contains two epic poems from the Anglo-Saxon era, Maldon and Brunnanburh. Maldon is a poem that tells the story of the Battle of Maldon, which took place in 991 AD between the Saxons and the Vikings. The poem describes the bravery of the Saxons and their leader, Earl Byrhtnoth, who died in the battle. The poem is considered to be one of the finest examples of Old English poetry and is studied in many English literature courses.Brunnanburh is another epic poem that describes the battle of the same name, which took place in 937 AD between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. The poem celebrates the victory of the Anglo-Saxons and their leader, King Athelstan. The poem is also considered to be a masterpiece of Old English poetry.Charles Langley Crow provides a translation of both poems in modern English, making them accessible to a wider audience. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the poems. Overall, Maldon and Brunnanburh: Two Old English Songs of Battle is a valuable resource for those interested in Old English literature and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
