Genesis A : Translated from the Old English by Lawrence Mason and Albert S. Cook
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"Genesis A: Translated from the Old English" by Lawrence Mason and Albert S. Cook is a translation of an Old English poem written in the early 20th century. This work provides an accessible version of a lengthy versified paraphrase of the Biblical Book of Genesis, particularly focusing on themes of creation, sin, and divine retribution, which are pivotal in the Christian narrative. The translation seeks to present the original poem's literary qualities
to modern readers while maintaining fidelity to the content. The opening of "Genesis A" outlines the creation narrative and the fall of angels led by a prideful figure. The text begins with a salutation praising God as the eternal ruler, emphasizing His omnipotence and the joy of the angels who once lived in harmony with Him. The narrative quickly shifts to the rebellion of the angels, their subsequent punishment, and the creation of the earth as a new home for humanity following the void left by their fall. The text sets forth the themes of good versus evil and divine judgment, illustrating the consequences of pride and sin, which will develop further in the retelling of the Genesis story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Translator | Mason, Lawrence, 1882-1939 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Cook, Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough), 1853-1927 |
| Title | Genesis A : Translated from the Old English |
| Original Publication |
New York Henry Holt And Company 1915 |
| Note | The text upon which this work is based is that of the Grein-Wülker Bibliothek der Angelsächsischen Poesie, 1894, save for a few minor changes in punctuation and the few departures recorded in the Notes. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15612 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 551 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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