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Conventions of Old English Poetry
This essay explains the conventions of Old English poetry, such as its rigid meter and the use of kenning, in a fresh and easy-to-understand style. Use the information here to develop a written explication of the poem "The Seafarer."

Readings of Old English Poetry
Visit this site to experience Old English poetry as it was meant to be experienced–read aloud. Choose the Modern English version of the poem "Deor" to read a meditation on the "transitory nature of misfortune." Then click on the Old English version to hear the poem recited in its original language. How does the theme of this poem compare with that of "The Seafarer"? Write your thoughts in the Web Links Activity Log.