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 vernacularAbout the AuthorThe author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the "Beowulf poet".
ReviewsThe whole thing is sombre, tragic, sinister, curiously real. -- J.R.R. Tolkien
Book InformationISBN 9781847497949
Author J.G. NicholsFormat Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Alma ClassicsPublisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 206g