Description
- ISBN-10: 9780007590094
- ISBN-13: 978-0007590094
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publication date: 28 January 2016
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 13 x 2.84 x 19.71 cm
- Print length: 448 pages
Availability: In Stock
Beowulf
SKU: 9780007590094
Original price was: ₹599.00.₹449.25Current price is: ₹449.25.
Explore the epic Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf like never before with J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterful translation and insightful commentary. Completed in 1926 and later refined, Tolkien’s translation captures the raw power and ancient spirit of this legendary tale. This edition includes substantial selections from his Oxford lectures, offering a deep dive into the poem’s text and his unique perspective. Experience the immediacy of Beowulf’s world, from his heroic battles against Grendel to the chilling encounter with a dragon. Tolkien illuminates the poem’s profound themes, revealing it as far more than a simple adventure story, but a sombre, resonant exploration of history, fate, and the human condition. Discover “Sellic Spell,” a bonus tale by Tolkien imagining Beowulf in the style of an Old English folk-tale. A must-read for fans of classic literature and Tolkien’s scholarly brilliance.
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