Beowulf
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A New Verse Translation
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In his new translation of Beowulf, Irish poet Seamus Heaney has created a modern masterwork. Written between the 7th and 10th centuries, Beowulf was not meant to be read on the page, but to be heard. Heaney's majestic reading draws the listener into an exhilarating, deeply moving story of humankind's struggle with the monstrous. The result is an epic of absolute contemporary relevance, springing from mythic and poetic roots that reach into the bedrock of the English language itself.
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A Superb Translation & Narration from Seamus Heaney, August 13, 2007
Reviewer: LOLDavid
from Los Angeles, California
This epic tale is well delivered by the Nobel Prize winning poet Seamus Heaney. He captures all the gritty details of the Early Middle Ages, and his narration adds a lot to this audio book. His words paint an amazing picture of the Anglo-Saxon times and the heroic battle Beowulf & Grendel (and Grendel's mother). After 1000 years it's still quite a story and this is a great way to listen to it.
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2000
- LearnOutLoud.com Product ID:
B017219
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1565114272 |
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Ancient & Medieval Classics
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