Beowulf : a new translation / with an introduction and notes by John McNamara ; George Stade consulting editorial director.
Part history and part mythology, Beowulf opens in the court of the Danish king, where every night a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep. The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster, but joy turns to horror when Grendel's mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son. Ultimately triumphant, Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until, one dark day, a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is aroused---an ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure. Once again, Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast, but this time victory exacts a terrible price.
Record details
- ISBN: 1593083831
- ISBN: 9781593083830
- Physical Description: xli, 127 pages ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Barnes & Noble Classics, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
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- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-127).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The world of Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons -- Introduction / John McNamara -- A note on the translation -- Map: the world of Beowulf -- Genealogies -- Beowulf -- Endnotes -- Inspired by Beowulf -- Comments & questions.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Swansboro Branch Library | 829.3 BEO (Text) | 36015000986311 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
