Publisher's Synopsis
Legends of the Holy Rood is a collection of poems in Old English from the eleventh, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries, compiled and edited by Richard Morris. The poems are centered around the symbols of the Passion and Cross, exploring the religious significance and mythology surrounding these themes. The book includes translations and commentary by Morris, as well as historical context and analysis of the poems. This work is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature, religious studies, and English language and literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1871 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
