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The Dependence Of Part I Of Cynewulfs Christ Upon The Antiphonary

The Dependence Of Part I Of Cynewulfs Christ Upon The Antiphonary

This exploration delves into the relationship between Part I of Cynewulf's Christ and the Antiphonary, examining the potential for literary dependence and source material. It analyzes textual similarities, thematic parallels, and structural influences to determine the extent to which the Antiphonary may have shaped the content and form of this significant Old English poem. The investigation sheds light on Cynewulf's creative process and the interplay of religious texts in Anglo-Saxon literature.