Metaphor: The ‘Wanderer’ uses various terms to refer to his Lord, such as, ‘dispenser of treasure’, and ‘gift-giver’. Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘custom for the courageous man’, and ‘my merits in the mead hall’. Enjambment: Throughout the poem, lines run over to the next, giving a sRead more
- Metaphor: The ‘Wanderer’ uses various terms to refer to his Lord, such as, ‘dispenser of treasure’, and ‘gift-giver’.
- Alliteration: A couple of examples would be ‘custom for the courageous man’, and ‘my merits in the mead hall’.
- Enjambment: Throughout the poem, lines run over to the next, giving a sense of continuity to the poem.
This translated version consists of 116 lines divided into 7 stanzas. As is the nature of Anglo-Saxon poetry, the lines are alliterative. It does not follow a rhyme scheme. the wanderer Summary
This translated version consists of 116 lines divided into 7 stanzas. As is the nature of Anglo-Saxon poetry, the lines are alliterative. It does not follow a rhyme scheme.
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