Beowulf: A Prose Translation : Backgrounds and Contexts Criticism

Donaldson, E. Talbot (Editor)/ Donaldson, E. Talbot (Translator)/ Howe, Nicholas (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0393974065 / ISBN 13: 9780393974065

Editore: W W Norton & Co Inc, 2001

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2nd edition. 198 pages. 8.25x5.00x0.30 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo __0393974065

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Titolo: Beowulf: A Prose Translation : Backgrounds ...

Casa editrice: W W Norton & Co Inc

Data di pubblicazione: 2001

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Brand New

Edizione: seconda edizione

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This edition of "Beowulf" is based on the E. Talbot Donaldson prose translation of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem. Accurate and literally faithful, the Donaldson translation conveys the full meaning and spirit of the original. "Backgrounds and Contexts" provides readers with the historical, linguistic and literary settings of "Beowulf", including Robert C. Hughes on the origins of the Old English language, Donaldson's presentation of the major features of Old English poetry, new material on "Beowulf's" tribes and genealogies, three maps and a facsimile to illustrate the manuscript. "Criticism" collects seven new and wide ranging interpretations of "Beowulf" by Fred Lapidge, Joyce Hill, Helen Bennett and Nicholas Howe. A glossary of proper names and a slected bibliography are also included.