This collection of Anglo-Saxon poems is a must-read for anyone interested in early English literature. Elene, Judith, Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh, and Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon are all classic examples of Anglo-Saxon poetry. This book provides an in-depth look at these poems and the cultural significance they hold. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...