J. R. R. Tolkien , Christopher Tolkien (Editor)
Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, together with Sellic Spell
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007590094
- author:
- J. R. R. Tolkien , Christopher Tolkien (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 3.3 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, Genres, J.
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Beowulf: a Translation and Commentary, Together with Sellic Spell by J.R.R. Tolkien This edition of Beowulf brings together Tolkien's translation of the epic poem with his own commentary, drawn from a series of lectures he gave at Oxford in the 1930s. The result is a unique and insightful exploration of the poem's themes and meaning. Tolkien's commentary offers a nuanced understanding of the poem's complexities, revealing the depth and richness of the narrative. Tolkien's vision for the poem is one of immediacy and clarity, drawing the reader into the world of the poem. He explores the symbolism of the dragon, the significance of the treasure, and the broader themes of the poem, revealing a sombre, tragic, and sinister tale that is both curiously real and hauntingly beautiful. This edition provides a unique opportunity to engage with one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, and to explore the ways in which Tolkien's own creative vision and scholarly expertise bring the poem to life.
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