John the Baptist’s prayer or The descent into hell from the Exeter book : text , translation and critical study

by Rambaran-Olmˌ Mary Rosanna

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The Old English poem known popularly as the 'Descent into Hell', found on folios 119v to 121v of the Exeter book, has to date received little critical attention, perhaps owing to various contextual problems and lacunae on the leaves that contain it. This first full-length study offers a full account of the poem, together with an edition of the text and facing translation. It aims to resolve some of the poem's vexing issues and provides a variety of possible interpretations of the poem. The in-depth literary analysis seeks to enrich modern scholarly perceptions of the poem, suggest a more appropriate title, and contribute to continued scholarly discussion and analysis of the Exeter book and its compilation. It provides a guide towards understanding the poem's main theme, presents the text in light of its position in ecclesiastical history, and sheds fresh light into its place and significance within the corpus of Old English poetry. M.R. Rambaran-Olm received her PhD from the University of Glasgow (4è de couv.).

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Full Title: John the Baptist's prayer or The descent into hell from the Exeter book : text , translation and critical study/ M.R. Rambaran-Olm.

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Notes

Texte en vieil anglais avec traduction en anglais en regard. Etude et commentaire en anglais.
Bibliogr. p. 225-241. Notes bibliogr. Glossaire. Index.

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Isbns: 9781843843665 (rel); 1843843668
Oclc Number: (OCoLC)886489405

Publication Statement

Place: Woodbridge (GB)
Publisher: D.S. Brewer
Date: 2014

Physical Description

Extent: 1 vol. (IX-249 p.) :
Dimensions: 25 cm.
Illustrations: ill., couv. ill. ;

Summary

The Old English poem known popularly as the 'Descent into Hell', found on folios 119v to 121v of the Exeter book, has to date received little critical attention, perhaps owing to various contextual problems and lacunae on the leaves that contain it. This first full-length study offers a full account of the poem, together with an edition of the text and facing translation. It aims to resolve some of the poem's vexing issues and provides a variety of possible interpretations of the poem. The in-depth literary analysis seeks to enrich modern scholarly perceptions of the poem, suggest a more appropriate title, and contribute to continued scholarly discussion and analysis of the Exeter book and its compilation. It provides a guide towards understanding the poem's main theme, presents the text in light of its position in ecclesiastical history, and sheds fresh light into its place and significance within the corpus of Old English poetry. M.R. Rambaran-Olm received her PhD from the University of Glasgow (4eu0300 de couv.).