Lucas, Peter J. 2024. Old English Poetry from Manuscript to Message. Utrecht Studies in Medieval Literacy 58. Turnhout: Brepols. Pp. xviii + 398. ISBN 9782503600314. | Synapse
August 11, 2025Open Access
Lucas, Peter J. 2024. Old English Poetry from Manuscript to Message. Utrecht Studies in Medieval Literacy 58. Turnhout: Brepols. Pp. xviii + 398. ISBN 9782503600314.
Key Points
Old English poetry shapes understanding of medieval culture and history, and its manuscripts reveal rich textual traditions.
The analysis emphasizes how manuscripts serve as a bridge between ancient text and modern interpretation.
Review encompasses various forms of old english poetry, focusing on their significance within medieval literacy studies.
Implications of this work may enrich current scholarly conversations around manuscript studies and literary analysis.
Abstract
Book review of Lucas, Peter J. 2024. Old English Poetry from Manuscript to Message. Utrecht Studies in Medieval Literacy 58. Turnhout: Brepols. Pp. xviii + 398. ISBN 9782503600314.