Cædmon was an Anglo-Saxon herdsman attached to the double monastery of Streonæshalch (657–681). Originally ignorant of the art of song, Cædmon learned...
A life of King Alfred of England originally composed in Latin, possibly sometime around 888 A.D. by the Monk and Bishop Asser, although some scholars...
“The White Man’s Burden” is a poem by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1899. It is a powerful and controversial work that explores the complex relationsh...
Beowulf, an epic poem written in Old English, recounts the exploits of the titular hero. From his initial slaying of the monstrous Grendel, through hi...
Jacob Abbott's "King Alfred of England" presents a biographical account of Alfred the Great, highlighting his significant role in defending England fr...
This book examines the legal customs and practices of the Anglo-Saxons, exploring how tribal traditions influenced the development of Anglo-Saxon law....
The Exeter Book, also known as Codex Exoniensis, is a 11th-century manuscript containing a collection of Old English poetry. It is the largest survivi...
The Blickling Homilies is a collection of sermons written in Old English, primarily dating from the 9th and 10th centuries. It offers a glimpse into t...
