Beowulf, Paperback
Composed at the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is an epic narrative of the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the monster Grendel and later from Grendel's mother. He returns home and dies in old age fighting a dragon. Seamus Heaney's translation captures the poem's resonance, offering a powerful and vivid portrayal of encountering and defeating the monstrous.
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Dating back to the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is an elegiac narrative chronicling the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero. He rescues the Danes from the seemingly unbeatable monster Grendel, and later, from Grendel's mother. Returning to his homeland, Beowulf dies in a fierce battle against a dragon in his old age. This epic poem explores themes of encountering, defeating, and living with the aftermath of monstrous forces. In his translation, Seamus Heaney captures the poem's power with its deep resonance and emotional depth. Heaney's rendition revitalizes the epic qualities of Beowulf, making it compelling and accessible for modern readers.
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Subject: Language Arts
Brand: WW Norton
Publisher Date: 02/17/2001
Author: Translated by Seamus Heaney
Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5
UPC: 9780393320978
Pages: 212
