by Anonymous
First published 1000
This edition presents Seamus Heaney's translation of the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic alongside comprehensive scholarly annotation. Heaney navigates complex academic terrain to deliver a clear rendering that requires no prior knowledge of Old English. His introduction explains both the poem's place in literary tradition and his own approach to bringing this work into contemporary English. The translation makes the original accessible while the notes provide context for students encountering this foundational text. Heaney offers insights into his translation choices and the challenges of rendering Old English poetry into modern verse.
Genres: classics, epic-poetry, ancient, academic
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Period: Ancient
256 pages · Paperback · W W Norton & Co Inc