Lyric Poetry
1.Wanderer
- It is about an old man who talks about an attack that happened in his youth where his close friends and kins were killed.
- He finds glory in bravery.
2. The Seafarer
- The poem is about a man alone on the sea.
- It consists of 124 lines.
- The Seafarer describes the desolate hardships of life on the wintry sea.
- This poem was translated by Ezra Pound.
3. The Wife's Lament
- This poem is about the grief of female speaker.
- It represents her state of Despair.
4. Deor's Lament
- The poem "Deor" is lament by its author about his exile from his life of luxury, respect and popularity.
5. Husband's Message
- Tells the story of a man who is force to leave his homeland and his wife due to a war.
- He is trying to explore the relationship of love.
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