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Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions)

by R K Gordon

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Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden. Narrative combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, actual historical figures and events to create a striking work of great power and beauty. Genealogies.

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One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden.

Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing his life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon's rampage. The poem combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, and actual historical figures and events in a narrative that ranges from vivid descriptions of fierce fighting and detailed portrayals of court life to earnest considerations of social and moral dilemmas. Originally written in Old English verse, it is presented here in an authoritative prose translation by R.K. Gordon.

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Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates the exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of southern Sweden. Combines myth, Christian and pagan elements, and history into a powerful narrative. Genealogies.

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ISBN:

9780486272641

Translator:

Gordon, R. K.

Author:

Gordon, R. K.

Author:

Beowulf

Author:

Dover Thrift Editions

Publisher:

Dover Publications

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Classics

Subject:

English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh

Subject:

Beowulf

Subject:

Single Author - English

Subject:

Epic poetry, English (Old)

Subject:

Modernized versions

Subject:

Epic poetry, English

Subject:

Anthologies-United Kingdom Poetry

Copyright:

1992

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

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Dover Thrift Editions

Series Volume:

no. 1

Publication Date:

19920931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 9

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

64

Dimensions:

8.25 x 5.19 in 0.13 lb

Age Level:

from 14

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Product details 64 pages Dover Publications - 2009-01-13 English 9780486272641 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden.

Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing his life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon's rampage. The poem combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, and actual historical figures and events in a narrative that ranges from vivid descriptions of fierce fighting and detailed portrayals of court life to earnest considerations of social and moral dilemmas. Originally written in Old English verse, it is presented here in an authoritative prose translation by R.K. Gordon.

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates the exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of southern Sweden. Combines myth, Christian and pagan elements, and history into a powerful narrative. Genealogies.