Home
Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition
Barnes and Noble
Loading Inventory...
Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition
Current price: $17.00
Barnes and Noble
Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition
Current price: $17.00
Loading Inventory...
Size: OS
*Product information may vary - to confirm product availability, pricing, shipping and return information please contact Barnes and Noble
The first major poem in English literature • Translated by Howell D. Chickering with the Old English on facing pages
Beowulf
tells the story of the life and death of the legendary hero Beowulf in his three great battles with supernatural monsters. The ideal Anglo-Saxon warrior-aristocrat, Beowulf is an example of the heroic spirit at its finest.
Leading
scholar Howell D. Chickering’s fresh and lively translation, featuring the Old English on facing pages, allows the reader to encounter
as poetry. This edition incorporates recent scholarship and provides historical and literary context for the modern reader. It includes the following:
•
an introduction
a guide to reading aloud
a chart of royal genealogies
notes on the background of the poem
critical commentary
glosses on the eight most famous passages, for the student who wishes to translate from the original
an extensive bibliography
Beowulf
tells the story of the life and death of the legendary hero Beowulf in his three great battles with supernatural monsters. The ideal Anglo-Saxon warrior-aristocrat, Beowulf is an example of the heroic spirit at its finest.
Leading
scholar Howell D. Chickering’s fresh and lively translation, featuring the Old English on facing pages, allows the reader to encounter
as poetry. This edition incorporates recent scholarship and provides historical and literary context for the modern reader. It includes the following:
•
an introduction
a guide to reading aloud
a chart of royal genealogies
notes on the background of the poem
critical commentary
glosses on the eight most famous passages, for the student who wishes to translate from the original
an extensive bibliography
The first major poem in English literature • Translated by Howell D. Chickering with the Old English on facing pages
Beowulf
tells the story of the life and death of the legendary hero Beowulf in his three great battles with supernatural monsters. The ideal Anglo-Saxon warrior-aristocrat, Beowulf is an example of the heroic spirit at its finest.
Leading
scholar Howell D. Chickering’s fresh and lively translation, featuring the Old English on facing pages, allows the reader to encounter
as poetry. This edition incorporates recent scholarship and provides historical and literary context for the modern reader. It includes the following:
•
an introduction
a guide to reading aloud
a chart of royal genealogies
notes on the background of the poem
critical commentary
glosses on the eight most famous passages, for the student who wishes to translate from the original
an extensive bibliography
Beowulf
tells the story of the life and death of the legendary hero Beowulf in his three great battles with supernatural monsters. The ideal Anglo-Saxon warrior-aristocrat, Beowulf is an example of the heroic spirit at its finest.
Leading
scholar Howell D. Chickering’s fresh and lively translation, featuring the Old English on facing pages, allows the reader to encounter
as poetry. This edition incorporates recent scholarship and provides historical and literary context for the modern reader. It includes the following:
•
an introduction
a guide to reading aloud
a chart of royal genealogies
notes on the background of the poem
critical commentary
glosses on the eight most famous passages, for the student who wishes to translate from the original
an extensive bibliography
You May Also Like
More About Barnes and Noble at The Summit
With an excellent depth of book selection, competitive discounting of bestsellers, and comfortable settings, Barnes & Noble is an excellent place to browse for your next book.
Store Info
