The Departing Soul's Address to the Body: A Fragment of a Semi-Saxon Poem

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Editor Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872
Translator Singer, Samuel Weller, 1783-1858
Title The Departing Soul's Address to the Body: A Fragment of a Semi-Saxon Poem
Discovered Among the Archives of Worcester Cathedral
Note Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Departing Soul's Address to the Body: A Fragment of a Semi-Saxon Poem" is a historical poem attributed to an unknown author and was published in 1845, likely based on material from the 12th century. This fragment showcases a transition between Anglo-Saxon and Middle English poetry, presenting a moralistic view on life, death, and the consequences of one's earthly actions. The work is grounded in the traditional religious and didactic literature of its time, reflecting themes common in medieval poetry. The poem takes the form of a dialogue between a departing soul and its body, expressing profound lamentation over a life lived in sin and greed. The soul reproaches the body for its earthly desires and failures, elaborating on the inevitable separation that comes with death and the ultimate consequences that await both. The imagery used is somber and vivid, detailing the decay of the body in death, the hollow nature of worldly possessions, and the torment that awaits in the afterlife for those who do not repent. Through this poignant exchange, the poem delves deep into the moral reflections of its era, urging readers to consider the weight of their actions before the final separation of soul and body. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 19937
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 4, 2006
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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