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Beowulf

By Heather O'Donoghue , Kevin Crossley-Holland

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
1999
ISBN
0192833200, 9780192833204, 9780585366074
LCC
PR1583 .C76 1999
Open Library ID
OL361937M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1846375 bytes)
Series
Oxford World's Classics
Pages
176\189
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

Description

The finest literary work passed down to us from Anglo-Saxon times, Beowulf celebrates the existence of heroism in a dark world of feuds, violence, and uncertainty. Set in the legendary Scandinavian past, Beowulf comes to the aid of the Danish king Hrothgar by killing the terrifying monster Grendel and its vengeful mother. A lifetime later, Beowulf courageously prepares for another great battle when a fiery dragon threatens his own kingdom. This acclaimed translation contains a critical introduction, a full index of names, and extensive notes.

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