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Beowulf : an imitative translation / by Ruth P.M. Lehmann.
- Format:
- Book
- Standardized Title:
- Beowulf. English
- Language:
- English
- English, Old (ca. 450-1100)
- Subjects (All):
- Epic poetry, English (Old).
- Monsters--Poetry.
- Monsters.
- Dragons--Poetry.
- Dragons.
- Genre:
- Poetry.
- Physical Description:
- 119 pages : illustrations, map, genealogical table ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Austin : University of Texas Press, 1988.
- Summary:
- A modern translation of the Anglo-Saxon poem, attempts to portray the alliteration and rhythm of the original.
- Contents:
- The poem
- The dane's story : scyldings shelter scyld
- Grendel's coming : danes, danger, daring
- A grieving mother's vengeance : monster
- mother of the mere
- The last victory : the dragon and death.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110) and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Beowulf. English (Lehmann). Beowulf.
- ISBN:
- 0292707681
- 9780292707689
- 0292707711
- 9780292707719
- OCLC:
- 17803842
- Online:
- Publisher description
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