The Age of Bede

What is the author's tone in The Age of Bede by Bede?

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The tone of The Age of Bede is multifaceted and changes depending on the author, though many of them share more features of their tone than they have differences. The editors and translators express an admiration for the authors and main characters in the pieces they have translated and compiled, but the tone of their writing is neutral, historical and largely dry. Their aim is to convey the consensus of academic historians concerning their subject matter.