Swanton, Michael
Beowulf (Manchester Medieval Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719051463
- author:
- Swanton, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 1.78 x 13.72 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Beowulf is one of the oldest examples of vernacular literature in English, and its influence can be seen in many areas of Western European literature. This revised edition provides a considered introduction to the poem, drawing on recent scholarly research and offering valuable insights into the poet's allusions and contemporary manners.
A prose translation accompanies the text, making it accessible to both students and general readers who want to engage with this moving and dramatic epic. The book includes explanatory notes that draw on archaeological sources, providing background information on the customs and practices of the time.
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