Old English literature and the liturgy: problems and potential
Milton McC. Gatch
A number of recent scholarly publications hint that students Old English are coming to believe knowledge medieval liturgies might provide keys for unlocking some the secrets literary monuments. prospectus such pursuits is set out by Reverend Cyril L. Smetana in a forthcoming article on further ramifications use homiliary Paul Deacon Ælfric: It has long been recognized Anglo-Saxon poets were influenced liturgy and hymns, homilies antiphons inspired best poetry.
Anglo-Saxon England