Beowulf: An Updated Verse Translation by Frederick Rebsamen (English) Paperback

Description: Beowulf by Frederick Rebsamen A new translation of the first narrative poem in the English language closely follows the original poetic form and includes an introduction that discusses the poems historical background, structure, form, principal characters, religion, and importance. Reprint. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Beowulf is the rare work of literature that has achieved mythical status. The date of its original composition is debated—sometime between the seventh and eleventh centuries—and its very continued existence, after so much time, makes it "a miraculous survivor of the ravages of history," according to Frederick Rebsamen. The story is a sweeping epic, following Beowulf through his encounters with Grendel, his return to his homeland, his nostalgic reminiscence, and finally, his final, futile battle at the end of a long and remarkable life. The intensity of the storys action is matched by the beauty of its Old English poetry. Among the many translations of Beowulf, in both prose and poetry, it has been said that "none manages to capture the feel and tone of the original" as well as Rebsamen has. Back Cover A verse translation of the first great narrative poem in the English language that captures the feeling and tone of the original. Author Biography Frederick Rebsamen was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Arkansas, and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He lives in Tucson, Arizona. Review "Reads very well and comes to life, especially when read aloud....It will have a permanent place among Beowulf translations." -- Fred Robinson, Yale University"There are lots of translations of Beowulf floating around, some prose, some poetry, but none manages to capture the feel and tone of the original as well as this one....A very impressive and sometimes inspired piece of work. It fills a need and fills it admirably." -- Dick Ringler, Professor of English and Scandinavian Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison"[This] translation is a truly splendid job....The verse flows with little punctuation but entire clarity." -- Richard Wilbur"No self-respecting college professor will want his students to be without it....Renditions in modern English havent taken the poetry of the original very seriously--but what a shock now that someone has! With the subtle rules of alliteration, stress, and pause in place--and with a translator bold enough to invent his own vigorous and imaginative compound nouns--the poem suddenly takes flight and carries us to the highest mountains of achievement." -- Booklist Review Quote "Reads very well and comes to life, especially when read aloud....It will have a permanent place among Beowulf translations." Details ISBN0060573783 Author Frederick Rebsamen Short Title BEOWULF Pages 144 Language English ISBN-10 0060573783 ISBN-13 9780060573782 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint HarperCollins Country of Publication United States Series Perennial Classics (Paperback) Illustrations black & white illustrations Place of Publication New York, NY Subtitle An Updated Verse Translation DOI 10.1604/9780060573782 UK Release Date 2007-10-16 US Release Date 2007-10-16 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-10-16 DEWEY 820 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-04-27 NZ Release Date 2004-08-11 Imprint US Harper Perennial Modern Classics Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159528143;

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