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Beowulf: Edited, With Introdution, Bibliography, Notes, Glossary, and Appendices (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter John Sedgefield

 
9780483574045: Beowulf: Edited, With Introdution, Bibliography, Notes, Glossary, and Appendices (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Beowulf: Edited, with Introduction, Bibliography, Notes, Glossary, and Appendices .

A scholarly edition designed for study and enjoyment, linking the epic to wider Germanic origins with clear notes and helpful reference materials.

This edition presents the Beowulf text alongside a detailed introduction, a bibliography, and extensive notes. It also includes a glossary, genealogical tables, and appendices to aid understanding of terminology, names, and the poem’s manuscript context.
  • Based on careful manuscript evidence with emendations and translator notes explained in detail
  • Authoritative introduction explaining the poem’s dialect, date, and textual history
  • Rich apparatus including glossaries and appendices for quick reference
  • Carefully formatted for ease of reading and study, with chapters and structured notes
Ideal for students, teachers, and readers seeking a reliable, annotated edition of the Beowulf epic.

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