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This is a modern edition of Lawrence Mason's translation of "Genesis A" from Old English. "Genesis A" is an Old English poetic paraphrase of portions of the biblical Book of Genesis. Written in the Anglo-Saxon tradition, it showcases the epic scope and religious fervor characteristic of early English literature. Lawrence Mason's translation offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in Old English poetry and its engagement with biblical narratives. It provides a unique window into the literary and religious sensibilities of the medieval period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.