The Deeds Of Beowulf

An English Epic Of The Eighth Century Done Into Modern Prose

304 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Deeds of Beowulf"" is a modern prose adaptation of the eighth-century English epic poem, ""Beowulf."" The book is written by John Earle, who has translated the poem into contemporary English while preserving the original story's essence. The story follows the hero Beowulf, who travels to Denmark to defeat the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the land. Beowulf's bravery and strength are tested as he battles Grendel, his mother, and a dragon. The book also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the importance of reputation in Anglo-Saxon society. Earle's adaptation is faithful to the original poem while making it accessible to modern readers. The book includes an introduction that provides historical context and an overview of the poem's themes. Overall, ""The Deeds of Beowulf"" is a compelling retelling of a classic English tale that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781425495541
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC