Publisher's Synopsis
Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples is a book written by Bruce Dickins that explores the ancient poetry of the Germanic tribes. The book includes translations of various poems and songs that were written in the runic alphabet, which was used by the Germanic peoples before the adoption of the Latin alphabet. The poems cover a range of topics, including heroic deeds, battles, and the gods and goddesses of the Germanic pantheon. The book also includes a detailed introduction that provides historical context and background information on the Germanic peoples and their culture. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and literature of the Germanic tribes and their impact on Western culture.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.
