Beowulf : A Verse Translation and Introduction

Name: Beowulf
Brand: University Press of America
SKU: 9780761835127
Price: 8150 KES
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ISBN: 9780761835127

by Martin Puhvel

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0761835121

ISBN-13 9780761835127

Publisher University Press of America

Imprint University Press of America

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Dec 25th, 2006

Print length 144 Pages

Weight 204 grams

Dimensions 23.00 x 14.80 x 1.10 cms

Product Classification: Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary studies: classical, early & medieval Literary studies: poetry & poets Literary studies: poetry and poets

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A translation of "Beowulf", which aims at rendering it closely from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) verse while maintaining its poetic qualities. The work also features chapters that present the basic facts, findings, and theories concerning "Beowulf", genealogies of relevant royal families, a map of the geography of Beowulf, and a list of readings.

This new translation of Beowulf aims at rendering it closely from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) verse while maintaining its salient poetic qualities and literary appeal. The work also features informative preliminary chapters that present the basic facts, findings, and theories concerning Beowulf, an elaborate "Notes and Comments", an annotated list of proper names, genealogies of relevant royal families, a map of the geography of Beowulf, and a short list of recommended readings.

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