Beowulf: Popular Penguins

Name: Beowulf: Popular Penguins
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141194875
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By Michael Alexander

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Summary

Beowulf: Popular Penguins, translated by Michael Alexander, brings to life the epic story of Beowulf, a heroic warrior who embarks on a quest to defeat the monstrous Grendel. Set in a world of Norse mythology and ancient Scandinavian culture, the tale explores themes of bravery, honour, and the struggle between good and evil. This translation captures the poetic language and grandeur of the original Old English narrative, making it accessible to modern readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Beowulf: Popular Penguins

Beowulf tells the story of the heroic Beowulf and of his battles, first with the monster Grendel, then with Grendel's avenging mother, and finally with a dragon that threatens to devastate his homeland. Through its blend of myth and history, Beowulf vividly evokes a twilight world in which men and supernatural forces live side by side.

Description

Beowulf tells the story of the heroic Beowulf and of his battles, first with the monster Grendel, then with Grendel's avenging mother, and finally with a dragon that threatens to devastate his homeland.

Through its blend of myth and history, Beowulf vividly evokes a twilight world in which men and supernatural forces live side by side.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141194875

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 76g

Pages: 116

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About the Author

Michael Alexander recently retired from the chair of English Literature at the University of St Andrews. For Penguin he has translated, The Earliest English Poems, The Canterbury Tales- The First Fragment, as well as a prose translation of Beowulf. His verse translations of The Earliest English Poems and Beowulf have sold over half a million copies in Penguin, for whom he has also edited Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales- The First Fragment.