Beowulf: a verse translation

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This translation conveys the artistry and eloquence of the eighth century Old English poem, Beowulf, which is set in the heroic societies of fifth-century Scandinavia.

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Title Statements

Full title :Beowulf : a verse translation / by Michael Alexander.

Summary

This translation conveys the artistry and eloquence of the eighth century Old English poem, Beowulf, which is set in the heroic societies of fifth-century Scandinavia.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:1973.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Penguin
Place of Publication:Harmondsworth
Language:eng
Publication Date:1973.

The Physical Object

Description:176 pages : : genealogical tables, map ; : 18 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0140442685, 9780140442687
oclc:ocm00762964
LC Classification:PR1583
Dewey Decimal:829/.3

Subjects

Dragons Dragons -- Poésie Dragons -- Poetry Epic poetry Epic poetry, English (Old) Heroes Heroes -- Poetry. -- Scandinavia Héros -- Poésie. -- Scandinavie Monsters Monsters -- Poetry Monstres -- Poésie Poésie Poésie épique anglaise (vieil anglais) Poetry Poetry in Anglo-Saxon Scandinavia