The Old English Lives of St. Margaret

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The book features two Old English versions of the legend of St Margaret of Antioch, highlighting her significance as a medieval virgin martyr and patron saint of childbirth. It includes a facing translation and commentary, along with an in-depth introduction covering background sources, manuscript states, and the evolution of St Margaret's cult in Anglo-Saxon England. Additionally, it presents fragments of a third version and a Latin text, enabling readers to explore the early reception history and cultural impact of these texts in late Anglo-Saxon society.