Publisher's Synopsis
The Elene of Cynewulf is a book written by Cynewulf and published in 1904. It is an epic poem that tells the story of Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, as she travels to Jerusalem to find the True Cross. The poem is written in Old English, with a translation provided by the author. The Elene of Cynewulf is a work of Christian literature and explores themes of faith, redemption, and the power of the Cross. The book is considered an important work of Anglo-Saxon literature and is studied by scholars of Old English and medieval literature.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.