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author: Leonard Neidorf
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Crazy because I am learning Old English and those studies led me to this book, because I was advised that the story was of Walter of Aquitaine was unmissable. And it was! Perhaps if I pay excellent attention to the facing page translation I might pick up Latin. I recommend this great book from this awesome boutique publisher.
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Tom Shippey’s new translation of Beowulf , reflecting a lifetime of engagement with the poem, makes its story clearer and more compelling than it has ever been. The original Old English text of Beowulf is included along with an extensive and innovative commentary, which guides the reader passage-by-passage through the poem and its criticism.

In addition to the text, translation, and commentary, this volume contains an extensive bibliography, a translator’s preface, and an appended essay by Tom Shippey on “Tolkien and Beowulf— A Lifelong Involvement.”]]> 428 Tom Shippey 1961361000 Lisa 5 4.82 2023
author: Tom Shippey
name: Lisa
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I am currently reading and translating this poem, like many before me, and this book has been invaluable, obviously the translation by the wonderful Tom Shippey is excellent but also the references and notes have been extremely useful. I like the way they appear section by section so you can find the relevant information as you go along. I have a large number of Beowulfs and this is already a hot favourite. Get this one.
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