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Beowulf: A Translation And Commentary,Used
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The Translation Of Beowulf By J.R.R. Tolkien Was An Early Work, Very Distinctive In Its Mode, Completed In 1926: He Returned To It Later To Make Hasty Corrections, But Seems Never To Have Considered Its Publication. This Edition Is Twofold, For There Exists An Illuminating Commentary On The Text Of The Poem By The Translator Himself, In The Written Form Of A Series Of Lectures Given At Oxford In The 1930S; And From These Lectures A Substantial Selection Has Been Made, To Form Also A Commentary On The Translation In This Book. From His Creative Attention To Detail In These Lectures There Arises A Sense Of The Immediacy And Clarity Of His Vision. It Is As If He Entered Into The Imagined Past: Standing Beside Beowulf And His Men Shaking Out Their Mailshirts As They Beached Their Ship On The Coast Of Denmark, Listening To The Rising Anger Of Beowulf At The Taunting Of Unferth, Or Looking Up In Amazement At Grendels Terrible Hand Set Under The Roof Of Heorot. But The Commentary In This Book Includes Also Much From Those Lectures In Which, While Always Anchored In The Text, He Expressed His Wider Perceptions. He Looks Closely At The Dragon That Would Slay Beowulf 'Snuffling In Baffled Rage And Injured Greed When He Discovers The Theft Of The Cup'; But He Rebuts The Notion That This Is 'A Mere Treasure Story', 'Just Another Dragon Tale'. He Turns To The Lines That Tell Of The Burying Of The Golden Things Long Ago, And Observes That It Is 'The Feeling For The Treasure Itself, This Sad History' That Raises It To Another Level. 'The Whole Thing Is Sombre, Tragic, Sinister, Curiously Real. The Treasure Is Not Just Some Lucky Wealth That Will Enable The Finder To Have A Good Time, Or Marry The Princess. It Is Laden With History, Leading Back Into The Dark Heathen Ages Beyond The Memory Of Song, But Not Beyond The Reach Of Imagination.' Sellic Spell,A 'Marvellous Tale', Is A Story Written By Tolkien Suggesting What Might Have Been The Form And Style Of An Old English Folktale Of Beowulf, In Which There Was No Association With The 'Historical Legends' Of The Northern Kingdoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Beowulf as translated by J.R.R. Tolkien? A: The main theme of Beowulf revolves around the concepts of heroism, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil, as embodied in the character of Beowulf who battles formidable foes like Grendel and a dragon.
- Q: What makes this edition of Beowulf special? A: This edition is special because it includes a unique commentary by J.R.R. Tolkien, providing insights from his lectures at Oxford, which enrich the understanding of the poem and its historical context.
- Q: Is this version suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this version is suitable for academic study as it includes Tolkien's commentary that offers critical analysis and interpretations that are valuable for understanding the text.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of this translation of Beowulf? A: The author of this translation is J.R.R. Tolkien, renowned for his contributions to literature including The Lord of the Rings.
- Q: When was this edition of Beowulf published? A: This edition was published on May 22, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive it without any wear or damage.
- Q: Is there any additional content in this edition besides the translation? A: Yes, in addition to the translation, this edition includes commentary based on Tolkien's lectures, which provides deeper insights into the narrative and themes.
- Q: What is the significance of the commentary in this edition? A: The significance of the commentary lies in its ability to enhance the reader's understanding of the text, offering historical context and Tolkien's personal interpretations of the poem.