The first major poem in English literature • Translated by Howell D. Chickering with the Old English on facing pages Beowulf tells the story of the life and death of the legendary hero Beowulf in his three great battles with supernatural monsters. The ideal Anglo-Saxon warrior-aristocrat, Beowulf is an example of the heroic spirit at its finest. Leading Beowulf scholar Howell D. Chickering’s fresh and lively translation, featuring the Old English on facing pages, allows the reader to encounter Beowulf as poetry. This edition incorporates recent scholarship and provides historical and literary context for the modern reader. It includes the following: • an introduction • a guide to reading aloud • a chart of royal genealogies • notes on the background of the poem • critical commentary • glosses on the eight most famous passages, for the student who wishes to translate from the original • an extensive bibliography
ASIN: 1400096227
VSKU: PKV.1400096227.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Chickering, Howell D.
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: It's been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wear—creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history.