The Riddles of Aldhelm: Text and Verse Translation

"The Riddles of Aldhelm" offers a captivating glimpse into the intellectual and literary world of the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon scholar and saint, Aldhelm of Malmesbury. This collection, known originally as the "Aenigmata", consists of one hundred poetic riddles that explore the mysteries of the natural world, the complexities of everyday objects, and the profundities of Christian thought. Ranging from the humble silkworm and the majestic elephant to abstract concepts like Nature itself, thes...