The Anglo-Saxon World

I found marks in the back cover made with possibly a ball point pen (see picture). There were also bits of residual adhesive for some reason.Otherwise, great book.

very nice

This is one of my favourite books. I dip into it again and again. Kevin Crossley-Holland's translations are lively and very readable. I absolutely adore the poems, in particular The Battle of Maldon (Byrhtwold, how I love you!), The Wanderer, The Ruin and, of course, Beowulf. There is a lovely mix of poems, letters, charters, riddles, sermons, charms and remedies. Want to get rid of a wart? Look no further. There is a charm for it here. Also a salve to get rid of elves. I will bear it in mind if I am ever plagued by elves.

Read some of this author's work back at university for my dissertation many years ago so I have enjoyed picking up his writing again. Returning to study literature once more after a long break from academia and this period is relatively new to me so I've found the book accessible and very useful. It gives an engaging overview of the literature of the time and an insight into the milieu of the Anglo-Saxon world which supports your understanding of the texts in translation.

Beeing a very proud Englishman and having read a lot of history the Anglo Saxons have evaded me until I read this book , Bede and characters like him are truely brought to life a very good read however a hard read.

Excellent product and very speedy delivery

Really cracking anthology of poems, riddles, wills, etc etc. Bit of a miscellany which was pleasantly surprising. Excellent translation of Beowulf.