Runic and Heroic Poems of the Old Teutonic Peoples [Paperback]

First published in 1915, this book presents a selection of poems written by 'the Old Teutonic Peoples'.First published in 1915, this book presents a selection of poems written by 'the Old Teutonic Peoples'. The text is divided into two main sections containing 'Runic Poems' and 'Heroic Poems'. All poems are given in the original language with a facing-page English translation.First published in 1915, this book presents a selection of poems written by 'the Old Teutonic Peoples'. The text is divided into two main sections containing 'Runic Poems' and 'Heroic Poems'. All poems are given in the original language with a facing-page English translation.First published in 1915, this book presents a selection of poems written by 'the Old Teutonic Peoples'. The text is divided into two main sections containing 'Runic Poems' and 'Heroic Poems'. The majority of the poems are of Anglo-Saxon derivation, but there are also Norwegian, Icelandic and Old High German inclusions. All poems are given in the original language with a facing-page English translation. Detailed notes and bibliographies are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Anglo-Saxon and related poetry.The Runic Poems: Introduction; Bibliography; Text, translation and notes; Appendix. The Abecedarium Nordmannicum; The Heroic Poems: Introduction; Bibliography; Text, translation and notes; General bibliography; Index.