Caedmon and cynewulf biography books
Cynewulf writing style
Two known poets from this period are Caedmon, considered the first Old English Christian poet, and Cynewulf.
Cynewulf born
Caedmon (flourished –) was the first Old English Christian poet, whose fragmentary hymn to the creation remains a symbol of the adaptation of the aristocratic-heroic Anglo-Saxon verse .
Cynewulf date of birth and death
Cynewulf is one of only two poets, along with Cædmon, mentioned by name as composers of religious verse during the Old English period.
Caedmon and cynewulf works
Christian poetry began to appear around the 7th century, with Caedmon and the subsequent school of Caedmon style.