Excerpt from The Epic of the Fall of Man: A Comparative Study of Cædmon, Dante and Milton
The language, the poetry, the history, the political institutions, the forensic system, the ecclesiastical polity, the social customs, and the antiquities in general of anglo-saxon England have, each and all, been explored, in recent years especially, by some of the ablest scholars in Europe, with the result of placing in the hands of the student of this period invaluable help in the prosecution of his subject.
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Excerpt from The Epic of the Fall of Man: A Comparative Study of Cædmon, Dante and Milton
The language, the poetry, the history, the political institutions, the forensic system, the ecclesiastical polity, the social customs, and the antiquities in general of anglo-saxon England have, each and all, been explored, in recent years especially, by some of the ablest scholars in Europe, with the result of placing in the hands of the student of this period invaluable help in the prosecution of his subject.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Epic of the Fall of Man: A Comparative Study of Cædmon, Dante and Milton
It is a comparative study of two existing poems, and does not profess to touch upon any outlying questions, however fascinating or important they may be in themselves.
In this study I have taken, as the basis of my translation of Caedmon, the text of the Jumian manu script, edited by Mr. Benjamin Thorpe, for the Society of Antiquaries of London col lated with the original manuscript, preserved in the Bodleian Library at Oxford.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich literary tradition of Anglo-Saxon England, from the epic poem Beowulf to Milton's influential Paradise Lost, providing a comparative study of the fall of man in these works. The author traces the evolution of this theme throughout history, exploring the influence of Christian theology and the cultural context of each era. Through a meticulous analysis of language, imagery, and structure, the author unravels the profound insights these literary giants offer into the nature of evil, free will, and redemption. This book not only illuminates the literary merit of these works but also sheds light on the enduring human struggle with the consequences of our actions, making it an essential read for scholars and enthusiasts of literature and theology alike. Its comparative approach offers a fresh perspective on the universality of the human condition and the timeless power of storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334610622_0
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