This is a large format introduction to the Anglo-Saxon world, focusing on its spiritual and literary heritage. A large part of the book is dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem, the most complete account of runic writing we have inherited. The runic signs and riddles which accompany each of them (presented in Old English and modern translation) are dramatically brought to life by Brian PartridgeAes evocative drawings.
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This is a large format introduction to the Anglo-Saxon world, focusing on its spiritual and literary heritage. A large part of the book is dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem, the most complete account of runic writing we have inherited. The runic signs and riddles which accompany each of them (presented in Old English and modern translation) are dramatically brought to life by Brian PartridgeAes evocative drawings.
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Seller's Description:
Partridge, Brian. Fair in good dust jacket. 165 p. Front board spotted as if it had been sprinkled or caught in the rain. Corners and tail of spine bumped. Prices and notations in pencil on half title page. Some minor stains to pages and a few have stuck together causing shaving of paper when separated. Rear hinge cracked at last page. Bok starting to yellow. Book otherwise unmarked with book block tight. DJ edge worn with chips and tears at head and tail of spine.