The exeter book, exeter cathedral library ms 3501, also known as the codex exoniensis, is a tenthcentury 1 book or codex which is an anthology of anglosaxon poetry. It is believed originally to have contained 1 leaves, of which the first. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science. The exeter book anglo saxon poetic records, a collective. Exeter book project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
It is one of the four major anglosaxon literature codices. Muir ed, the exeter anthology of old english poetry. The two poems are presented consecutively in the important exeter book miscellany of old english poetry, the fourth and fifth items in the manuscript. They stand, perhaps appropriately, enigmatically without title, genre, or solution. Anglo saxon poetic records 6 volumes by george philip krapp. Author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Only four collections of old english verse exist, out of which the exeter book is the largest and most impressive. Also trautmann and krapp dobbie make two riddles of 68, 69. They are clearly intended to be considered two items, judging from the scribes use of. Neuware the exeter book an anthology of anglosaxon poetry presented to exeter cathedral by leofric, first bishop of exeter 10501071 is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1895.
Anglosaxon riddles of the exeter booknumbering of the. For this blogs purposes, were sticking to the old school riddle numbering i. Elliott van kirk dobbie published by new york, columbia university press. Anglosaxon riddles of the exeter bookbibliographical note. Riddle hero play and poetry in the exeter book riddles.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Here are ten things you should know about the exeter book. Leofric, the first bishop of exeter, originally donated it to the library of exeter cathedral. Routledge and kegan paul, 1936 anglosaxon poetry 382 pages. The anglosaxon poetic records, a collective edition, volume 3. Buy the exeter book by george philip krapp, elliott van kirk dobbie from waterstones today.
The exeter book by george philip krapp, elliott van kirk. Speaker profiles for the world leaders forum are currently being migrated to this redesigned website. Also trautmann and krappdobbie make two riddles of 68, 69. Exeter book, or the codex exoniensis, is a 10th century book, or codex, that contains most of the surviving anglosaxon poetry. In continuing my discussion of cryptic information encoded in runes in the exeter book riddles, in which i argue runic literacy functions as a form of esotericism, i wish to expand the conversation by considering the variety of specialized information contained in a group of old english riddles featured in the collection riddles 710. As edited by krapp and dobbie in the anglosaxon poetic records series, riddle 69 is the shortest text of the exeter book. How are the exiles of the three speakers in the poems from. Aug, 2014 anglosaxon riddles of the exeter book 1963 translated by paull franklin baum numbering of the translations and the krappdobbie edition 1190473 anglosaxon riddles of the exeter book paull franklin baum 1963.
Jul 30, 2003 there is now general agreement on most of the divisions, and poem titles have generally become fixed by krapp and dobbie s 1936 edition in the anglosaxon poetic records series. Elliott van kirk dobbie and george philip krapp eds, the exeter book, anglosaxon poetic records 3 new york. Part of a large collection of books donated by leofric, the first bishop of exeter, to his new chapter. Edited by george philip krapp and elliott van kirk dobbie.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Edited with introduction, notes, and glossary, by frederick tupper by tupper, frederick, 18711950. Donated to the library by leofric bishop of exeter in 1072. This graph charts editions from this publisher over time.
The first stage of this part of the angosaxonriddles provides the anglosaxon texts of all the riddles in the exeter book, accompanied by translations, as those appear in craig williamsons two important books. Anglosaxon riddles of the exeter book numbering of the translations and the krapp dobbie edition. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Dobbie in their edition of the exeter book in 1936. The book was donated to the library of exeter cathedral by leofric, the first bishop. Exeter book bibliography harris 2016 editions assmann, bruno, ed. Dobbie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George philip krapp author of the junius manuscript. Each volume uses modern punctuation marks and follows a standard format of an introduction, text and then notes with variant manuscript readings given in the footnotes to the texts. Below are links to texts of the riddles accompanied by translations. Writers throughout the middle ages displayed an anxiety that their work would. In support of tuppers solution of the exeter book riddle krapp dobbie 55. Codex exoniensis in the lilbrary of exeter cathedral. The anglosaxon poetic records krapp and dobbie, columbia. I am using george philip krapps and elliott van kirk dobbies numbering.
Aug 03, 2016 here are ten things you should know about the exeter book. Anglosaxon riddles of the exeter book, 1963 online. Anglosaxon riddles of the exeter book wikisource, the free. The exeter book volume 3 of anglosaxon poetic records. Anglosaxon riddles of the exeter bookbibliographical. The exeter book by george philip krapp 9780231087674. It is one of the four major anglosaxon literature codices, along with the vercelli book, nowell codex and the c. Though some of the best have been translated in scattered places, and there is a prose lineforline translation in the e.
The paris psalter and the meters of boethius by krapp, george p. The exeter book medieval studies oxford bibliographies. George philip krapp is the author of the junius manuscript 4. Join britannicas publishing partner program and our community of experts to gain a global audience for your work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The editors have numbered the riddles differently but all agree for nos. I will refer to these as birdriddles, by which i mean. Buy the exeter book anglo saxon poetic records, a collective edition by krapp, george p. The old english riddles of the exeter book chapel hill. I ordered this book to do research for a series of short stories im planning. Exeter book, the largest extant collection of old english poetry. Download citation the oneliners among the exeter book riddles the exeter book riddles include four items in old english consisting of no more than a single verse or line krapp dobbie nos. The exeter book, exeter cathedral library ms 3501, also known as the codex exoniensis, is a tenthcentury book or codex which is an anthology of anglosaxon poetry.
The anglosaxon poetic recordskrapp and dobbie, columbia university press 193942. Jan 17, 2020 one thing interesting about the layout of the text in the auchinleck manuscript is that it is separated into a sort of trilogy, consisting of what is known as the couplet guy of warwick, covering guys early exploits ff. Download citation the oneliners among the exeter book riddles the exeter book riddles include four items in old english consisting of no more than a single verse or line krappdobbie nos. Books were expensive and rare containers of knowledge. This, of course, throws off the riddle numbering system which you should note is an editorial practice and does not appear in the exeter book manuscript. Anglosaxon riddles of the exeter book wikisource, the. The exeter book is comprised solely of poetry excepting the contents of eight leaves added to the codex after it was written and, unlike the other anglosaxon manuscript containing poetry aloneoxford, bodleian library, ms junius 11, the junius manuscriptwhich is dedicated to biblically inspired items, the exeter book is noted for. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. In support of tuppers solution of the exeter book riddle.
The exeter book, exeter cathedral library ms 3501, also known as the codex exoniensis, is a tenthcentury book or codex which is an anthology of old english poetry. Krapp and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article requires login. This six volume set is a monumental edition of nearly every old english poem that is known to exist. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The volumes were published between 1931 and 1953 and edited by krapp and dobbie. Guthlac a and guthlac b are a pair of old english poems written in celebration of the deeds and death of saint guthlac of croyland, a popular mercian saint. The book was donated to the library of exeter cathedral by leofric, the first. The exeter book article about the exeter book by the free.
Exeter book, manuscript volume of old english religious and secular poetry, of various dates of composition, compiled c. The exeter book, wanderer, and the wifes lament when english books were rare before caxton began printing in english with moveable type, c. The exeter book of old english poetry, from the edited h2g2, the unconventional guide to life, the universe and everything. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The ninetyodd riddles in anglosaxon which have come down to us in a single manuscript are naturally a miscellaneous collection of varying merit. The book was donated to the library of exeter cathedral by leofric, the first bishop of exeter. The following is a description of the contents of the exeter book.
Exeter book pennys poetry pages wiki fandom powered. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. The exeter book article about the exeter book by the. The language of the anglosaxon riddles is often difficult, and even those who are fairly familiar with old english cannot read them readily.
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