Uniform Title Beowulf. English. Title Beowulf : a verse translation / translated with an introduction and notes by Michael Alexander

Edition Revised edition Published London ; New York : Penguin Books, [2003] London, England ; New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2001 ©2001

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Description lxvi, 136 pages : maps, genealogical tables ; 20 cm Series Penguin classics Penguin classics. Contents Genealogical tables -- Further reading -- Note on the text -- Beowulf -- Fight at Finnsburh -- Notes -- Map -- Index of proper names Summary Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates the exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of southern Sweden. Combines myth, Christian and pagan elements, and history into a powerful narrative Notes "Reprinted with corrections"--Title page verso Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Translated from the Old English SUBJECT Beowulf http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79018834 -- Translations into English. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001577 Subject Scandinavian poetry. Mythology, Norse. Dragons -- Poetry. Epic poetry, English (Old) Monsters -- Poetry. Heroes -- Scandinavia -- Poetry. SUBJECT Scandinavian and Nordic Countries http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85117937 -- Myths and legends Scandinavian and Nordic Countries -- Poetry. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008116909 Genre/Form Movie novels. Poetry. Poetry. Author Alexander, Michael, 1941- Alexander, Michael, 1941- translator LC no. 2003269515 ISBN 9780140449310 (paperback) 0140449310 (paperback)

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