Beowulf in Modern English Verse

Sung-Il Lee
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The epic poem of Beowulf, a tale of heroes and monsters, remains etched on the cultural imagination. This celebrated modern English verse translation refreshes the Anglo-Saxon epic for a new generation. It retains the verbal resonance of the original text by transferring its rhythm and alliteration, reproducing the sound effect of the original poem in easy-to-read modern English. It is perfect not only for general readers, with its helpful annotations, but also for students of Old English.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 03/25/2026
ISBN: 9798385276325
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d