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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
"The young warrior awoke, dauntless from the dust, majesty arose, victorious and wise."
-The Descent into Hell
In this episode Chloe and Rachel discuss their love of Old English literature, along with three Old English poems on the theme of Easter: The Dream of the Rood, The Descent into Hell, and Christ II
Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod
Hosts: Rachel Sherlock and Chloe Colla
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Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com
Works and Authors mentioned:
Tolkien & the Anglo-Saxon Heritage of Beowulf
He Descended into Hell, Called to More
The Healthy Wyrdness of the the Anglo-Saxons
Some Anglo-Saxon Easter Customs
"The Dream of the Rood" and the Practice of Penitential Meditation
The Institute of Catholic Culture: Dream of the Rood, A Poetic Vision of the Cross of Christ
'Open wæs þæt eorðærn': the Harrowing of Hell
Christ the Bird and the Play of Hope: An Anglo-Saxon Ascension
What We're Enjoying at the Moment:
Chloe: The radio plays of Lord Peter Wimsey
Rachel: National Theatre at Home - Treasure Island, Frankenstein
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This opened up a whole world of Anglo Saxon poetry and theology, thank you so much! Particularly loved hearing the extracts read, it sounds amazing.
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