- Epic poetry, English (Old), Heroes, Monsters, Poetry
This translation conveys the artistry and eloquence of the eighth century Old English poem, Beowulf, which is set in the heroic societies of fifth-century Scandinavia.
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Earnest, epic, grave and classical in form.
- earnestironic
- intimateepic
- gravecomic
- classical in formformally daring
- unpretentiousprestige
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- Author
- Alexander, Michael
- First published
- 1973
- Pages
- 156
- Publisher
- Penguin, Penguin Books
- Editions
- 4
- Language
- English, ang
- ISBN
- 9780140449310
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