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Early English Poetry: Compiled, Edited & Recited by Charles W. Dunn

Charles W. Dunn
Early English Poetry: Compiled, Edited & Recited by Charles W. Dunn

Read in the alliterative verse common in Old English poetry, Charles W. Dunn, Scottish scholar and author, shares with listeners "some of the finest poetry produced in the English language prior to Shakespeare." Extensive liner notes and translations accompany these poems, which are said to date back as far as 660 A.D.

Track Listing

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Old English Poetry: The Battle of Maldon Charles W. Dunn 02:49
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Old English Poetry: The Seafarer Charles W. Dunn 03:51
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Old English Poetry: Beowulf Charles W. Dunn 19:34
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Middle English Poetry: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Charles W. Dunn 07:09
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Middle English Poetry: Chaucer's Wife of Bath's Tale Charles W. Dunn 20:35