Beowulf

by Anonymous

Overview

Beowulf is the earliest extant poem in a modern European language. It was composed in England four centuries before the Norman Conquest. As a social document this great epic poem is invaluable -- reflecting a feudal, newly Christian world of heroes and monsters, blood and victory, life and death. As a work of art it is quite unique; Beowulf rings with a beauty, power, and artistry that have kept it alive for more than twelve centuries. The noble simplicity of Beowulf's anonymous Anglo-Saxon singer is recaptured in this vivid translation by Burton Raffel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467786874
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	First Avenue Classics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	190
Sales rank:	831,448
File size:	950 KB
Age Range:	15 - 16 Years

About the Author

Ernest J. B. Kirtlan was a translator who also converted other well-known works to modern English prose, such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	ix
	Beowulf	23
	Afterword	123
	Glossary of Names	149
	Genealogies	160

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"The way [Rosalyn Landor] phrases the majestic syntax makes this a more accessible version of the seminal classic." —-AudioFile

Editorial Reviews

"The way [Rosalyn Landor] phrases the majestic syntax makes this a more accessible version of the seminal classic." ---AudioFile

From the Publisher

The dramatic story of a legendary warrior and the monsters he confronts takes a new, somewhat modern, turn in this audio performance. At first, Rosalyn Landor’s voice sounds traditional, with its clipped British accent and no-nonsense pace. However, the way she phrases the majestic syntax makes this a more accessible version of the seminal classic. The males who populate the tale are depicted with verve and confidence. She glides over descriptions—the sun is “the world’s great candle,” the sea is “the swan’s road”—and alliterative declarations—Beowulf’s companions are “hardy-hearted heroes of war”—with nary a pause. And with Landor’s distinct emphasis on subjects and verbs in each sentence, the meaning of this classroom staple comes clear, leaving space to enjoy the beauty of the words. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

JUNE 2011 - AudioFile