Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples

Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples is a book written by Bruce Dickins that explores the poetry of the ancient Teutonic peoples. The book contains a collection of poems written in the runic and heroic styles, which were popular among the Teutonic tribes during the early medieval period. The poems are presented in their original Old Norse language, alongside English translations and detailed annotations to provide context and insight into the cultural and historical significance of each poem. The book also includes an introduction that provides an overview of the Teutonic peoples and their literary traditions, as well as a glossary of key terms and concepts. Overall, Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature and Norse mythology.1915. In preparing this edition, Mr. Dickins set before himself a threefold aim; in the first place, to supply a sound, conservative text with all the necessary apparatus, prolegomena, translation, bibliography and notes both critical and exegetical; in the second, to make use of the archaeological method which Professor Ridgeway has applied so brilliantly to the study of the Homeric poems; and in the third, to emphasize the essential unity of the old Teutonic languages in �������matter' as in poetic diction. Contents: runic poems; Anglo Saxon, Norwegian, Icelandic poem; heroic poems; Anglo Saxon Waldhere, Finn, Deor; old high German Hildebrand; Bibliography; runic alphabet figured.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.