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The first major poem in English literature Translated by Howell D. Chickering with the Old English on facing pagesBeowulf tells the story of the life and death of the legendary hero Beowulf in his three great battles with supernatural monsters. The ideal AngloSaxon warrioraristocrat, Beowulf is an example of the heroic spirit at its finest.Leading Beowulf scholar Howell D. Chickerings fresh and lively translation, featuring the Old English on facing pages, allows the reader to encounter Beowulf as poetry. This edition incorporates recent scholarship and provides historical and literary context for the modern reader. It includes the following: an introduction a guide to reading aloud a chart of royal genealogies notes on the background of the poem critical commentary glosses on the eight most famous passages, for the student who wishes to translate from the original an extensive bibliography
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition'? A: 'Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition' presents the epic poem 'Beowulf' alongside its Old English text, allowing readers to experience the original language and its translation side by side.
- Q: Who translated this edition of Beowulf? A: This edition is translated by Howell D. Chickering, a noted scholar of Beowulf, who provides a fresh and accessible translation for modern readers.
- Q: What additional resources are included in this edition? A: The book includes an introduction, a guide to reading aloud, a chart of royal genealogies, critical commentary, glosses on famous passages, and an extensive bibliography.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition' contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition? A: This edition is published in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for students? A: Yes, this edition is suitable for students as it includes critical commentary and glosses to help with understanding the text and translating from the original Old English.
- Q: When was 'Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition' published? A: This edition was published on February 14, 2006.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Beowulf: A Dual-Language Edition' belongs to the 'Classics' genre, featuring one of the most important works in English literature.
- Q: Is there a guide for reading the poem aloud included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a guide to reading aloud, which can enhance the experience of engaging with the poem.