Judith: An Old English Epic Fragment (1904) - Paperback

Judith: An Old English Epic Fragment (1904) is a book written by Albert S. Cook. The book is a translation of an Old English epic poem fragment, known as Judith. The poem tells the story of Judith, a Jewish widow who saves her city from the invading Assyrian army by seducing and beheading their leader, Holofernes. The book includes both the original Old English text and Cook's translation in modern English. Additionally, the book features an introduction by Cook, providing historical and literary context for the poem. Overall, Judith: An Old English Epic Fragment (1904) is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Old English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.