Essays on Anglo Saxon

According to the OED, elegy means a song of lamentation, especially a funeral song or lament for the dead. They were popular form in Anglo-Saxon and Middle English poetry. Elegies gave peace weavers a voice when they had to face the hardships of living with...

When I read “The Wanderer” I thought of how incredibly alone this man was, with only his memories and sorrow to keep him company. This poem offers a forlorn image of the world but also reminds us of how all we know of this world...

The epic poem Beowulf is one of the earliest examples of English literature. Originally written in Old English, the story has been translated and passed on for generations. The fundamental story line of the poem follows an Anglo-Saxon hero named Beowulf, who is responsible for...

Beowulf, an epic poem written in old English, reflects many of the Anglo- Saxon societies ideals that we have seen. Many of these Anglo- Saxon ideals include: admiration for outstanding courage, belief in the importance of loyalty to a leader and to the tribe, value...

Historical Critique of Beowulf The story of Beowulf has been around long before the period of migration. It is said that the actual events of this epic poem occurred around 500 A.D. and that many of the characters that were written into this story, the...