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OverviewEdition, translation and full critical study of a hitherto marginalised text, bringing it to full attention for the first time. The Old English poem known popularly as the Descent into Hell, found on folios 119v to 121v of the Exeter Book, has to date received little critical attention, perhaps owing to various contextual problems and lacunae on theleaves that contain it. This first full-length study offers a full account of the poem, together with an edition of the text and facing translation. It aims to resolve some of the poem's vexing issues and provides a varietyof possible interpretations of the poem. The in-depth literary analysis seeks to enrich modern scholarly perceptions of the poem, suggest a more appropriate title, and contribute to continued scholarly discussion and analysis of the Exeter Book and its compilation. It provides a guide towards understanding the poem's main theme, presents the text in light of its position in ecclesiastical history, and sheds fresh light into its place and significance within the corpus of Old English poetry. M.R. Rambaran-Olm received her PhD from the University of Glasgow. Full Product DetailsAuthor: M.R. Rambaran-OlmPublisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd Imprint: D.S. Brewer Volume: v. 21 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9781843843665ISBN 10: 1843843668 Pages: 262 Publication Date: 19 June 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsJohn the Baptist's Prayer . . . gives insight into the workings of time in the poem, interpretation of individual passages, and the connections to the Easter Vigil. The book, and particularly the edition, should be consulted by anyone working on the poem. THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW This is an intelligent and interesting discussion and presentation of this poem. . . . (T)he appearance of a very useful edition of an interesting Old English poem should be celebrated. CATHOLIC HISTORICAL REVIEW John the Baptist's Prayer . . . gives insight into the workings of time in the poem, interpretation of individual passages, and the connections to the Easter Vigil. The book, and particularly the edition, should be consulted by anyone working on the poem. THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW Author InformationUniversity of Glasgow, Assisting with the 'Cullen Project' in the School of Critical Studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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