This volume brings together enigmatic poems that reflect the daily life, beliefs, and humor of the Anglo-Saxon world.
The riddles personify everyday objects, natural elements, and animals, challenging the reader to guess their true identity.
Kevin Crossley-Holland’s translation preserves the rich alliterative style, lyrical beauty, and wordplay of the original Old English text.
The collection offers a unique cultural window into early medieval society, ranging from the sacred to the highly bawdy.
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