Writing of the Anglo-Saxon period seems to deal a lot with the same issues. Monotonous doesn't even begin to describe the boredom one feels when reading these pieces of swill. Bored to tears is not merely an expression, it is the state one is in while reading Anglo-Saxon poetry.
The first type of writing is based around exile. One study said that adding the letter "x" to things, make them seem more exciting. Exile is certainly not one of them. Exile and moping seem to be about the same in Anglo-Saxon poetry. There is only so much one can read about moping before really hating life. Anglo-S…
