{"product_id":"beowulf-second-edition-paperback","title":"Beowulf - Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnonymous\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eR. M. Liuzza\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eR. M. Liuzza\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eR.M. Liuzza's translation of \u003cem\u003eBeowulf, \u003c\/em\u003e first published by Broadview in 1999, has been widely praised for its accuracy and beauty. The translation is accompanied in this edition by genealogical charts, historical summaries, and a glossary of proper names. Historical appendices include related legends, stories, and religious writings from both Christian and Anglo-Saxon traditions. These texts help readers to see \u003cem\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/em\u003e as an exploration of the politics of kingship and the psychology of heroism, and as an early English meditation on the bridges and chasms between the pagan past and the Christian present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendices also include a generous sample of other modern translations of \u003cem\u003eBeowulf, \u003c\/em\u003e shedding light on the process of translating the poem. This new edition features an updated introduction and an expanded section of material on Christianity and paganism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e R.M. Liuzza's translation of \u003cem\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/em\u003e, first published by Broadview in 1999, has been widely praised for its accuracy and beauty. The translation is accompanied in this edition by genealogical charts, historical summaries, and a glossary of proper names. Historical appendices include related legends, stories, and religious writings from both Christian and Anglo-Saxon traditions. These texts help readers to see \u003cem\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/em\u003e as an exploration of the politics of kingship and the psychology of heroism, and as an early English meditation on the bridges and chasms between the pagan past and the Christian present. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Appendices also include a generous sample of other modern translations of \u003cem\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/em\u003e, shedding light on the process of translating the poem. This new edition features an updated introduction and an expanded section of material on Christianity and paganism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eR.M. Liuzza\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of English at the University of Toronto. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714847313983,"sku":"9781554810642","price":36.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b7478ffbf46b0a97221744f8cf3c0f76.webp?v=1765069444","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/beowulf-second-edition-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}