Publisher's Synopsis

Beowulf is an epic poem that tells the story of the legendary hero Beowulf, a warrior who travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat the monster Grendel. The poem was written in Old English and is considered one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature. The version translated by Francis B. Gummere is a popular and widely read translation that captures the epic nature of the poem. The book is divided into three parts: the first tells the story of Beowulf's battle with Grendel, the second describes his fight with Grendel's mother, and the third recounts his final battle with a dragon. Throughout the poem, Beowulf is portrayed as a brave and noble warrior who embodies the values of his society. The translation by Gummere is faithful to the original text and includes helpful notes and an introduction to provide context for modern readers. Overall, Beowulf is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its thrilling battles and heroic characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162655222
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 116
Weight: 213g
Height: 191mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 6mm