Publisher's Synopsis
This collection presents the epic Anglo-Saxon poems of "Beowulf", "Widsith (The Scop or Gleeman's Tale)", and "The Fight at Finnesburg", offering a comprehensive exploration of early English heroic verse. Compiled and translated by Benjamin Thorpe, a renowned scholar of Anglo-Saxon literature, this edition provides a literal translation alongside the original text, enabling readers to engage deeply with the language and themes of these foundational works.
"Beowulf", the most famous of these poems, recounts the heroic deeds of Beowulf as he battles monsters and defends his people. "Widsith" offers a glimpse into the world of the Anglo-Saxon scop, or poet, and "The Fight at Finnesburg" presents a fragment of a dramatic and violent conflict. This edition includes detailed notes and a glossary to aid understanding, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Old English literature, as well as anyone interested in the roots of English culture and storytelling.
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