Say What I Am

A Book of Old English Riddles

Autor*innen

• Ben Waggoner

Parameter

• 80 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Poesie

Mehr zum Buch

The collection features forty-nine Old English riddles from the Exeter Book and additional pieces from other manuscripts, showcasing the Anglo-Saxon perspective. Translated by Ben Waggoner, these riddles highlight the beauty and humor in everyday objects and nature, allowing elements like tools, animals, and even celestial bodies to express their own voices through rich metaphor. This work offers an engaging glimpse into the culture and daily life of Anglo-Saxon England, making it a delightful introduction to this historical context.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Paperback