The Cynewulf Reader (Paperback)

The Cynewulf Reader is a collection of classic and original essays presenting a comprehensive view of the elusive Anglo-Saxon poet Cynewulf, his language, and his work. Essays by well-known medievalists explore Cynewulf's runic signature and poetic style and the problems in locating and appreciating the poet. The volume complements book-length treatments of the subject and provides basic foundations of Cynewulf scholarship.