The Story of Beowulf - Brossura

Marshall, H. E.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486454495 ISBN 13: 9780486454498

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2007

Riassunto

The gripping adventures of the great warrior Beowulf spring to life in a masterfully retold version woven of simple prose that children will fully understand and delight in. Indeed, readers of every age will thrill to the courageous feats of one of literature's legendary heroes, including Beowulf's epic battles with dragons and the horrible ogre, Grendel. Offering both a glimpse of Scandinavian life in the sixth century, and a spellbinding tale of battles and bravery, this carefully rendered edition is the perfect way to experience one of the great epics of the English language in a highly readable format that stays true to the original.

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Contenuti

I. How Grendel the Ogre Warred with the Dane Folk II. How Beowulf the Goth Came to Daneland III. Beowulf Telleth How He Warred with the Sea-Folk IV. How Beowulf Overcame Grendel the Ogre V. How the Water Witch warred with the Dane Folk VI. How Beowulf Overcame the Water Witch VII. How Beowulf Returned to His Own Land VIII. How the Fire Dragon Warred with the Goth Folk IX. How Beowulf Overcame the Dragon X. Beowulf's Last Rest

Product Description

The earliest poem in the Anglo-Saxon language, this epic is often a challenge to even the most sophisticated reader. With the skill of a master storyteller, Marshall retells the tale in simple prose, offering a rousing adventure about a monster-slaying hero that is suitable for readers ages 8 and older.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486454495
• ISBN 13: 9780486454498
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 53
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italia