Morgan, Edwin
Beowulf
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857545883
- author:
- Morgan, Edwin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Carcanet Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 128
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This modern English translation of Beowulf offers a fluid and accessible voice from this medieval masterpiece. Morgan's version retains its clear authenticity while presenting a taut expression of the poem's themes.
Themes of danger, voyaging, displacement, loyalty, and loss are conveyed with precision in this well-respected translation. It is highly suitable for readers looking to engage with the original work.
A popular choice among those interested in Anglo-Saxon literature, this reprint provides a reliable introduction to Beowulf's enduring themes and ideas.
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