Beowulf: A Verse Translation and Introduction - Couverture souple

Puhvel, Martin

 
9780761835127: Beowulf: A Verse Translation and Introduction
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0761835121 ISBN 13 : 9780761835127
Editeur : University Press of America, 2006

Synopsis

This new translation of Beowulf aims at rendering it closely from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) verse while maintaining its salient poetic qualities and literary appeal. The work also features informative preliminary chapters that present the basic facts, findings, and theories concerning Beowulf, an elaborate "Notes and Comments", an annotated list of proper names, genealogies of relevant royal families, a map of the geography of Beowulf, and a short list of recommended readings.

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À propos de l?auteur

Martin Puhvel is Emeritus Professor of English at McGill University. He received his M.A. in English from McGill University and his Ph.D. in English from Harvard University. An accomplished author, he has written extensively on Old and Middle English literature. His publications include Cause and Effect in Beowulf from University Press of America, Beowulf and Celtic Tradition, and numerous journal articles on Beowulf.

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Éditeur
University Press of America
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0761835121
ISBN 13 
9780761835127
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
130
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
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