Publisher's Synopsis
Beowulf: An Anglo Saxon Poem And The Fight At Finnsburg is a classic epic poem translated by James M. Garnett. The story follows the heroic Beowulf as he battles monsters and defends his people. The poem is set in Scandinavia and tells the tale of Beowulf's journey to defeat Grendel, a monster terrorizing the land. Beowulf is aided by his loyal companions and his own strength and bravery. The poem also includes the story of The Fight at Finnsburg, a battle between two tribes. Garnett's translation captures the beauty and power of the original Old English poem, making it accessible to modern readers. This edition includes an introduction by the translator and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the poem. Beowulf: An Anglo Saxon Poem And The Fight At Finnsburg is a must-read for anyone interested in epic poetry, Anglo-Saxon literature, or medieval history.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.
