Publisher's Synopsis
Pearl: Rendered Into Modern English Verse is a book written by Silas Weir Mitchell and published in 1906. The book is a translation of the medieval poem Pearl, which was written in Middle English in the late 14th century. The poem tells the story of a father who has lost his daughter, and his journey to find her in the afterlife. The translation by Mitchell is written in modern English verse, making it more accessible to contemporary readers. The book also includes an introduction by the translator, providing background information on the original poem and its historical context. Pearl: Rendered Into Modern English Verse is a valuable resource for those interested in medieval literature and poetry, as well as those who enjoy reading classic literature in modern translations.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.
