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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Caedmon

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is detailed information on Caedmon, author of biblical poems. The information is mostly taken from what Bede wrote about him, telling of his life, his poetry, and the scholarly debate about his works. Please note that "The Catholic...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Cambridge History of Eng and Am Lit: Caedmon's Hymn

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to good background information and commentary, this site provides Bede's actual text on Caedmon. Link to bibliography information and related works.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
This NorthPark University site provides information regarding the life and works of St. Bede, "the father of English church history."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Caedmon

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Anglo Saxon poet, Caedmon, including "Caedmon's Hymn of Creation."
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Primary
Other

Study Questions: Ecclesiastical History & Caedmon's Hymn

For Students 9th - 10th
Medieval English literature course study questions that provides excellent critical thinking on Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People" and Caedmon's "Hymn."
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Old English Christian Poetry Caedmon's Hymn

For Students 9th - 10th
Bartleby's encyclopedia entry for the Old English poem Caedmon's Hymn. From The Cambridge History of English and American Literature.