Beowulf (Broadview Literary Texts)
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| Management number | 231923828 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $14.48 | Model Number | 231923828 | ||
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The classic story of Beowulf, hero and dragon-slayer, appears here in a new translation accompanied by genealogical charts, historical summaries, and a glossary of proper names. These and other documents sketching some of the cultural forces behind the poem's final creation will help readers see Beowulf as an exploration of the politics of kingship and the psychology of heroism, and as an early English meditation on the bridges and chasms between the pagan past and the Christian present. A generous sample of other modern versions of Beowulf sheds light on the process of translating the poem. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1551111896 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1551111896 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Broadview Press |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Print length | 248 pages |
| Publication date | December 6, 1999 |
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