Items related to Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections)
Synopsis
One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden.
Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing his life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon's rampage. The poem combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, and actual historical figures and events in a narrative that ranges from vivid descriptions of fierce fighting and detailed portrayals of court life to earnest considerations of social and moral dilemmas. Originally written in Old English verse, it is presented here in an authoritative prose translation by R. K. Gordon.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden.
Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing his life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon's rampage. The poem combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, and actual historical figures and events in a narrative that ranges from vivid descriptions of fierce fighting and detailed portrayals of court life to earnest considerations of social and moral dilemmas. Originally written in Old English verse, it is presented here in an authoritative prose translation by R. K. Gordon.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDover Publications
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0486272648
- ISBN 13 9780486272641
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages64
- Rating
Search results for Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections)
Stock Image
Beowulf Thrift Editions
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00073118347
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
Beowulf Thrift Editions
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00077621847
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
Beowulf Thrift Editions
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00073482773
Quantity: 9 available
Stock Image
Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions)
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Memphis, TN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0486272648-3-21021181
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions)
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Seller Inventory # 0486272648-4-16138202
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections)
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0486272648-3-28723689
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions)
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. Seller Inventory # 0486272648-4-20065368
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Beowulf (Dover Thrift Editions)
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0486272648-3-23238265
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Beowulf
Published by
Dover Publications, Incorporated, 1992
ISBN 10: 0486272648
ISBN 13: 9780486272641
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 593286-75
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Beowulf
Published by
Dover Publications, Incorporated, 1992
ISBN 10: 0486272648
ISBN 13: 9780486272641
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP63061479
Quantity: 4 available