The Battle of Maldon & Other Old English Poems

• Published by J. M. Dent & Sons (Everyman's Library)
• Copyright 1965 (1974 Printing)
• Hardcover

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Synopsis:
The Battle of Maldon & Other Old English Poems , first published in this translation in 1965 and reprinted in 1974 as part of Everyman's Library, brings together some of the finest surviving works of Anglo-Saxon poetry. The title poem, The Battle of Maldon, is a powerful fragment commemorating the heroic stand of Byrhtnoth and his men against Viking invaders in 991 AD, celebrated for its vivid portrayal of courage, loyalty, and tragic defeat. The collection also includes elegiac masterpieces such as The Wanderer, The Seafarer, The Ruin, and Deor, which explore themes of exile, loss, fate, and endurance in haunting, alliterative verse. These poems, rendered into clear modern English while preserving their rhythmic strength, offer a direct window into the Anglo-Saxon world. This hardcover edition remains a valued resource for students, scholars, and lovers of early English literature and heroic poetry.

Why You’ll Love It:

• 1974 hardcover printing of the 1965 Everyman's Library edition
• Classic modern translations of The Battle of Maldon and other Anglo-Saxon masterpieces
• Essential for students, scholars, and collectors of Old English literature
• Durable vintage hardcover featuring heroic and elegiac poetry

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