Beowulf. Illustrated by Charles Keeping. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1987. Crossley-Holland retells the Anglo-Saxon epic in prose for young readers. The story is accompanied by Keeping's black- and-white illustrations.
Beowulf. Illustrated by Charles Keeping. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1987. Crossley-Holland retells the Anglo-Saxon epic in prose for young readers. The story is accompanied by Keeping's blackand-white illustrations.
This magnificent new edition, which includes relevant shorter texts and key illustrations, is designed specifically to help those who, while already enjoying some acquaintance with Old English, come to Beowulf for the first time.
Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship.We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection.
Beowulf, an Anglo-Saxon poem of epic scope, dates back to the year 850 and marks the beginning of the English literary tradition. This revised edition of Michael Alexander's acclaimed verse...
Enhancing Heaneys masterful bestselling translation of this classic Old English poem, Niless illustrations help modern-day readers visualize the story by bringing it to life.
Fascinating for its story, the echoes of myth and early religion, Beowulf is critical reading for anyone interested in the blend of the Pagan and Christian traditions among the Anglo-Saxons. This edition is a readable prose translation.
Enhancing Heaneys masterful bestselling translation of this classic Old English poem, Niless illustrations help modern-day readers visualize the story by bringing it to life.
About Beowulf Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative lines. It is the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature.
We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public.
The first major poem in English literature, "Beowulf" tells the story of the life and death of the legendary hero Beowolf in his three great battles with supernatural monsters. Beowulf...
“Will fire imaginations and elicit the heart-pumping, wide-eyed response that has kept this tale alive and vigorous through the ages.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Long ago a Scandinavian warrior ...
Beowulf handlar om den gotiske hjalten med samma namn, som raddar Danmark undan monstret Grendel.
After Beowulf slays him, Grendel's mother attacks the hall and is then also defeated. Victorious, Beowulf goes home to Geatland and later becomes king of the Geats.
Beowulf is one of the most important works of Old English literature.
Beowulf is the earliest surviving poem in Old English. Although the authorship is anonymous it is believed to have been written before the 10th century AD. The only extant European manuscript of the Beowulf text is placed at around 1010.
This book presents a new verse translation of the poem, in a side-by-side bilingual layout for ease of reference, with translator's preface and notes.
The full story survives in the manuscript known as the Nowell Codex. It has no title in the original manuscript, but has become known by the name of the story's protagonist.
CLASSIC FICTION. This is a new title in the "Usborne Reading Programme", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.
Beowulf: Grendel the Ghastly