Gray, Joshua

Beowulf: A Verse Translation with Young Readers in Mind

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ISBN 13:: 9780985175429
author:: Gray, Joshua
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Zouch Six Shilling Press (Zouch Media))
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 32
Dimensions:: 28 x 21.6 x 0.2 centimeters (0.1
Genre:: Children's, Fiction, General,
Condition:: New
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Beowulf: A Verse Translation With Young Readers In Mind by Joshua Gray and Sean Yates is a fresh take on the classic epic poem. Written in modern English, this adaptation preserves the unique sound and rhythm of the original Anglo-Saxon verse. The story is brought to life with illustrations by Sean Yates, making it an engaging read for young minds. This version aims to capture the essence of the tale, using language that is accessible and clear, allowing children to build their own image-worlds as they listen. This adaptation may encourage young listeners to recall the story with pleasure, sparking a curiosity to learn more about its characters and events in years to come.

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