The Dream Of The Rood: An Old English Poem Attributed To Cynewulf - Hardcover

by Albert S. Cook (Editor)

The Dream of the Rood is an Old English poem that is attributed to Cynewulf. This book, written by Albert S. Cook, provides a complete analysis of the poem. The Dream of the Rood is a Christian poem that tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus from the perspective of the cross on which he was crucified. The cross is personified and speaks about its role in the crucifixion and the sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity. Cook's analysis of the poem includes a detailed examination of its language, structure, and themes. He also provides historical context and explores the poem's significance in Anglo-Saxon literature and Christian theology. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Old English literature, Christian theology, and medieval 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.