Publisher's Synopsis
The Pearl: A Middle English Poem (1906) is a book that features a Middle English poem translated and edited by Charles G. Osgood. The poem, also known as Pearl, is a religious allegory that tells the story of a father's grief over the loss of his young daughter. The father dreams of a vision in which he sees his daughter in a beautiful pearl-covered landscape and engages in a conversation with her about the nature of heaven and God's love. The poem is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature and is notable for its intricate structure, vivid imagery, and religious symbolism. Osgood's translation and edition of the poem includes detailed notes and an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the work. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature and anyone interested in exploring the rich literary traditions of the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
