Synopsis
Hailed as Cynwulf's masterpiece, ''Elene'' is one of the earliest poems by him. This brilliant translation captures the true essence of the poem as it narrates the efforts made by Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, to find the true Holy Cross. It also dwells on her efforts to convert the Jews. Riveting!
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Old English Anglo-Saxon poet, Cynewulf was man of learning who was familiar with the religious literature of his day. He flourished in the early ninth century. He was a careful and a skilful craftsman, he used to apply principles of Latin rhetoric to achieve a clarity and orderly narrative. His famous works include: Ascension, The Fates of the Apostles, Juliana and Elene. He was one of the earliest English Christian poets.
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Hailed as Cynwulf's masterpiece, ''Elene'' is one of the earliest poems by him. This brilliant translation captures the true essence of the poem as it narrates the efforts made by Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, to find the true Holy Cross. It also dwells on her efforts to convert the Jews. Riveting!
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The Elene of Cynewulf: Easyread Large Edition
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. easyread large edition. 76 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.18 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1425089488
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