Description
Of unknown date, and surviving in a tenth-century manuscript, Beowulf is the tale of a young Geatish hero and his struggle with three deadly foes, beginning with the dread monster Grendel, who has been devouring warriors in the hall of the Danish King in their sleep. The most important Old English poem, and the first known major poem written in a European vernacular, Beowulf is a unique and compelling mix of sixth-century historical events, Christian commentary, Germanic myth and Anglo-Saxon culture. The poem is presented here in a dual-text format with a new translation by multi-award-winning translator J.G. Nichols.
The most important Old English poem, and the first known major poem written in a European vernacular
About the Author
The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the "Beowulf poet".
Reviews
The whole thing is sombre, tragic, sinister, curiously real. -- J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Information
ISBN 9781847497949
Author J.G. Nichols
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 206g
The most important Old English poem, and the first known major poem written in a European vernacular
About the Author
The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the "Beowulf poet".
Reviews
The whole thing is sombre, tragic, sinister, curiously real. -- J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Information
ISBN 9781847497949
Author J.G. Nichols
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 206g
