The Descent Into Hell, a poem in the Exeter Book.

The article presents an in-depth analysis of the translation and literary elements of the anonymous Old English poem "The Descent into Hell," found within the Exeter Book. Introductory details are given describing the unpopularity of the work among scholastic circles. Topics then addressed include a...

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Publicado en:	Notes & Queries Vol. 62; no. 1; pp. 6 - 13
Autor principal:	Stanley, E. G.
Formato:	Poetry Review
Publicado:	Oxford University Press / USA Mar2015
Materias:	Old English poetry Descent Into Hell, The (Poem) Exeter Book (Book) Epithets Jesus Christ > Descent into hell Love of God Literary criticism Poetry (Literary form) Christian poetry
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Sumario:	The article presents an in-depth analysis of the translation and literary elements of the anonymous Old English poem "The Descent into Hell," found within the Exeter Book. Introductory details are given describing the unpopularity of the work among scholastic circles. Topics then addressed include a listing of different epithets for God in the work, the poem's theme of God's love for mankind, and the translation of the adjective reþe.