Contributions

  • Alexander, Michael, 1941- - Contributor

Publication

1973 - Penguin, Harmondsworth, England

Language

English

Word Count

44,000 words, Guess

Page Count

176 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivebeowulfversetran00alex
  • ISBN-100140442685
  • ISBN-139780140442687
  • LibraryThing2449742
  • Goodreads556504
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Classifications

  • DDC829/.3
  • LCCPR1583 .A5
  • LCCPR1582

Description

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.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Penguin classics

Other Editions

  • Beowulf: a verse translationPenguin1973-01-01

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