I spent my junior year of college translating Old English into Modern English. This was easily one of the most tedious things I have ever done. But, Intro to Old English and Beowulf were easily two of the best classes I have ever taken. Sometimes - though not frequently - I find myself missing it.
THAT SAID...I would be very okay if I never had to see any more epic poetry.
but, i find myself getting unnecessarily excited over the existence of the following collection of Early Icelandic poetry:

i think this speaks volumes about me.
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