Discover two classic Anglo‑Saxon narratives in one accessible volume.
This edition presents the Old English poems Andreas and the Fates of the Apostles with clear translation notes, helping modern readers enter a rich medieval world of faith, fate, and adventure.
The book offers more than poetry alone. It provides scholarly apparatus, including glossaries and context notes, to illuminate the poetry’s language, imagery, and historical milieu. You’ll find careful annotation that makes the ancient text approachable without losing its atmosphere or complexity.
- Two full narrative poems in accessible modern English translation
- Inline glosses and a detailed glossary for key terms
- Introductory material and notes that situate the works in their medieval setting
- Close-reading hints to explore themes of destiny, faith, and heroism
Ideal for readers of medieval poetry, Old English literature, and students seeking a guided entry into early English narrative verse.