Andy Orchard Boeken

This comprehensive study delves into the Latin poetry of Aldhelm, recognized as the first English man of letters. It explores his unique contributions to literature, examining themes, stylistic elements, and historical context. The analysis highlights Aldhelm's influence on subsequent English literature and his role in shaping poetic traditions during his time. Through detailed examination, the work sheds light on Aldhelm's significance in the literary landscape of early medieval England.

The commentary offers an in-depth exploration of the bilingual riddle tradition in Anglo-Saxon England, highlighting its connections to global literary contexts. It serves as a companion to an earlier work, providing extensive notes and analysis on a vast collection of riddles from Latin, Old English, and Old Norse Icelandic sources. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the cultural and linguistic interplay of riddles during this historical period.

This engaging work offers a significant contribution to the study of Beowulf, highlighting its importance for future scholarship. With a generous and energetic approach, it explores themes and insights that promise to resonate within the academic community for years to come. The book is poised to become a key resource for those interested in medieval literature and its enduring impact.

Compiled by an unknown scribe in Iceland around 1270, and based on sources dating back centuries earlier, these mythological and heroic poems tell of gods and mortals from an ancient era: the giant-slaying Thor, the doomed Völsung family, the Hel-ride of Brynhild and the cruelty of Atli the Hun. Eclectic, incomplete and fragmented, these verses nevertheless retain their stark beauty and their power to enthrall, opening a window on to the thoughts, beliefs and hopes of the Vikings and their world. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.