Jack, George (ed)
Beowulf: Student Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198710448
- author:
- Jack, George (ed)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.72 x 1.5 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Beowulf A Student Edition by George Jack is a fully annotated edition of the major surviving poem in Old English. This edition makes the poem more accessible in its original language, with an extensive running glossary that includes the greater part of the vocabulary of the poem. The inclusion of marginal glosses and notes enables readers to cope with the complex vocabulary of the poem. The edition is designed for students at any stage, from those approaching Old English for the first time to those already familiar with the language. A full commentary on textual and interpretative problems, points of grammar and meaning, and matters of literary and historical context is provided, as well as a guide to further reading on Beowulf. In addition to the main text of Beowulf, this edition also includes the Finnsburh Fragment, accompanied by marginal glosses and notes. This comprehensive resource provides a valuable tool for students and scholars alike, making it an essential study aid for anyone interested in Old English literature.
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