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Anglo saxons.net: "The Wanderer"

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find the text of the Anglo-Saxon poem, "The Wanderer," in a side-by-side presentation of Old English and Modern English translation. Some terms, especially kennings, are further defined in the translation.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Sharon Creech's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about the awardwinning author Sharon Creech when you explore this resource. This site provides a biography of the author, an interview transcript and a booklist.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: The Elegies of the Exeter Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The poems in the Exeter Book known as the 'Old English elegies' focus on loss, separation, and the transience of earthly things. This article explores these poems, which include The Wanderer and The Wife's Lament, and highlights the...
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Early Drama of J. H. Payne

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a short sketch of the work of Payne. It tells of his dramatic work, such as Julia or the Wanderer, listing some of his other literary achievements.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Early National Poetry, "The Wanderer"

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief overview of the Anglo-Saxon poem, "The Wanderer."
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Wanderer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Wanderer" by Sharon Creech. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.