Direct Speech, Intercession, and Prayer in theOld English Martyrology

Christine Rauer

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One of the most distinctive narrative features of the Old English Martyrology is its frequent use of direct speech, which has never been analysed in context. This article aims to chart the extent of this usage, potential reasons for its presence, and its aesthetic effect on the reader. Many direct speeches contain prayers directed at God by persecuted saints and other individuals appealing for help and protection. For the Anglo-Saxon readers of this text and its author, these prayers must have highlighted the saints' potential for intercession, representing a key feature of a text rooted in popular religion.

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