Heaney, Seamus
Beowulf (Bilingual Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571230419
- author:
- Heaney, Seamus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.5 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Seamus Heaney's Beowulf A New Verse Translation brings together two iconic works: the 7th-century poem and its modern translation. This edition presents the narrative in tandem, allowing readers to compare and contrast the original with Heaney's masterful reworking.
The epic tale of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who battles Grendel and his mother, is retold here in a way that feels both faithful to the past and freshly relevant. This edition provides a unique opportunity for readers to engage with the poem on its own terms, while also benefiting from Heaney's poetic skill.
With 218 pages of text, this paperback edition offers an accessible introduction to one of literature's most enduring stories. Perfect for those interested in literary criticism, poetry, or ancient history, Beowulf A New Verse Translation is a valuable addition to any bookshelf.
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