Alexander, Michael

Beowulf: Verse Translation (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140449310
author:: Alexander, Michael
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 13 x 1.2 x 19.7 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
Condition:: New
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Beowulf, a masterpiece of Old English literature, tells the story of a heroic warrior's battles against monstrous forces. The epic poem weaves together myth and history to create a vivid world of human struggle and supernatural power.

Translated with care and conviction, this version of Beowulf brings the poem's timeless themes to life. The author's ambition is matched by their commitment to fidelity, conveying the poem's complexity and depth with nuance and sensitivity.

Published by Penguin Classics, this edition is part of a renowned series that has been a leading publisher of classic literature for over seventy years. With its authoritative text and introduction, this book is an excellent choice for readers seeking to explore the enduring works of literature.

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