J R R Tolkien
Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780544442788
- author:
- J R R Tolkien
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 425
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 3.7 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, Genres
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary Together with Sellic Spell This edition of Beowulf brings together a translation of the epic poem by J.R.R. Tolkien, first completed in 1926, with a commentary that offers a unique insight into the translator's creative process. The commentary is based on a series of lectures Tolkien gave at Oxford in the 1930s, which have been selected and edited to provide a detailed analysis of the translation and the poem itself. Tolkien's commentary reveals a deep understanding of the poem's themes and symbolism, as he explores the complexities of the human experience. He examines the ways in which the poem's characters navigate the challenges of their world, and offers a nuanced interpretation of the poem's most iconic scenes. This edition provides a unique opportunity for readers to engage with Tolkien's work in a new and insightful way. Through its combination of translation and commentary, this edition of Beowulf offers a rich and nuanced exploration of one of literature's most enduring works.
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