Uniform Title Beowulf. English. Title A readable Beowulf : the Old English epic newly translated / by Stanley B. Greenfield ; with an introduction by Alain Renoir

Published Carbondale [Ill.] : Southern Illinois University Press, [1982] ©1982

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Description x, 161 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm Contents Introduction / Alain Renoir -- On the translation -- Note on pronunciation -- Beowulf -- Genealogical tables -- Glossary of proper names -- List of poetic translators -- Selected bibliography Summary The Anglo-Saxon poem recounting the story of Beowulf's battle with the monster, Grendel, is translated in the style of contemporary verse Bibliography Bibliography: pages 159-161 Subject Beowulf, King of the Geats -- Poetry. Grendel (Monster) -- Poetry. Dragons -- Poetry. Epic poetry, English (Old) Epic poetry, English (Old) -- Translations into English. Epic poetry, English (Old) -- Modernized versions Heroes -- Poetry. Monsters -- Poetry. SUBJECT Scandinavian and Nordic Countries -- Poetry. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008116909 Genre/Form Poetry. Author Greenfield, Stanley B. Renoir, Alain. LC no. 81016933 ISBN 0809310597 0809310600 (paperback)

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