Publisher's Synopsis
The Anglo-Saxon Poems of Beowulf: The Scop or Gleeman's Tale, and The Fight at Finnesburg is a book written by Benjamin Thorpe and first published in 1855. The book contains a collection of two Anglo-Saxon poems: Beowulf and The Fight at Finnesburg. Beowulf is a heroic epic poem that tells the story of a warrior named Beowulf who battles monsters and dragons to protect his people. The Fight at Finnesburg is a shorter poem that tells the story of a battle between two groups of warriors. Thorpe's translation of these poems is considered one of the most important early translations of Anglo-Saxon literature. The book includes Thorpe's translation of the original Old English text, as well as extensive notes and commentary on the poems. This edition of the book also includes an introduction by Thorpe, providing historical and literary context for the poems. Overall, The Anglo-Saxon Poems of Beowulf: The Scop or Gleeman's Tale, and The Fight at Finnesburg is a valuable resource for scholars of Anglo-Saxon literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of medieval England.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.
