The Vida Edwardi: Complex Messaging and Condemnation of Godwin and His Sons

Examining the contradictions and metaphors in the poetry of the Vida Edwardi that portray Godwin and his sons as responsible for the downfall of England, contrasting with the prose that presents Godwin as a revered figure. Exploring the dense and academic nature of the poetry and its implications, as well as the disagreement with Queen Edith's viewpoint.