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First Poems in English

First Poems in English

by Michael Alexander
Title:
First Poems in English
Author:
Michael Alexander
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
176 pages
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13:
9780140433784
EAN:
9780140433784
Publication Date:
29/05/2008
Classifications:
Poetry
Weight (g):
258
Dimensions (mm):
196 x 129 x 11
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£10.72
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Description

A selection of the earliest poems in English comprising works from an age in which verse was not written down, but recited aloud and remembered. This work contains natural order of life, and the Exeter Riddles that are witty linguistic puzzles. Love elegies include emotional speeches from an abandoned wife and separated lovers.

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