Which manuscript contains Cynewulf’s poem 'The Fates of the Apostles'?
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Correct answer: The Vercelli Book
The Vercelli Book, located in northern Italy, preserves two of Cynewulf's signed works: 'The Fates of the Apostles' and 'Elene.' This manuscript is essential for the study of Old English hagiography.
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