Beowulf: The New Translation
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (618 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1491250186 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 110 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Davisconveys the storylines accurately and accessibly."-Kirkus Reviews. A rousing adventure that could easily find a place on the Fantasy shelf at the local bookstore. The storytelling is lucid and livelyand may strongly appeal to those who haven't yet tackled Beowulf and want an easier entry point. But truly to be envied are those for whom Davis's BEOWULF will be an introduction to the world of heroes and honor, monsters and evil."This tale faithfully follows the original, and it will appeal to those who want to know exactly what Beowulf's anonymous poet said. 5 Stars ***** "Engrossing.Inspiring.Excellent." ForeWord Revi
BEOWULF is a rousing adventure story, filled with intrepid heroes, monsters and fire-breathing dragons, which can be read for the sheer enjoyment of the tale. R. At some point, the words of the troubadour were inscribed in manuscript form, in order to preserve the story for posterity. The events depicted in this story take place during the late fifth to early sixth century. Tolkien, author of THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE HOBBIT, in his famous 1936 lecture, BEOWULF, THE MONSTERS AND THE CRITICS, said, "BEOWULF is among my most valued sources. In BEOWULF we have an historical story about the pagan past. . Tolkien believed it was written about the eighth century, while other serious experts assert it was written as late as the early eleventh century. But it is, on a general view, a self-consistent picture, a construction bearing clearly the marks of design and thought. BEOWULF is, indeed, the most successful Old English heroic elegy." The origins, history and authorship of BEOWULF are shrouded in uncertainty. R. This heroic epic probably began, as most do, with a wandering troubadour strumming a stringed instrument, sitting before a hearth-fire, and singing the verses to a spellbound audience arrayed before him. Davisconv
. Gerald J. Davis is the author of ten books of fiction, including DON QUIXOTE, THE NEW TRANSLATION, a Finalist for the Book of the Year Award
swan said Norse. Very readable, you wish it was longer.. V. DANVERS said Good fun.. This is a masterful translation of a fantastic story. I last read Beowulf 15 years ago and it was a pleasure to read it again. I appreciated Davis' notes at the back of the book as they put the poem in a true historical context and demonstrated the scholarly effort that went the writing. It was a fun reading.. Barbara Marks said Beowulf, The New Translation. Compared to the original version, which I never finished, this is readable-thank you Mr Davis. The story is timeless and should be required reading for our high school students.