The Anglo-Saxon World
An Anthology
(Author) Kevin Crossley-HollandIBeowulf, The Battle of Maldon, The Dream of the ood, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer are among he greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems. They, and many ther treasures, are included in The Anglo-Saxon World: hronicles, laws and letters, charters and charms, and above ll superb poems. Here is a word picture of a people who ame to these islands as pagans and yet within two hundred ears had become Christians, to such effect that England was he centre of missionary endeavour and, for a time, the eart of European civilization.
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Kevin Crossley-Holland is a renowned British author known for his Arthurian trilogy, "The Seeing Stone," which blends historical fiction with fantasy. His lyrical prose and vivid storytelling bring medieval England to life, captivating readers of all ages. Crossley-Holland's work has made a lasting impact on children's literature.