Title: An excellent translation
Product review: Beowulf is an old Anglo-Saxon poem composed late in the first millennium. It is the story of Beowulf, a war-leader (and later king) of the Geats, a people who competed for dominance with the Swedes. In this story, Beowulf overcomes fearsome monsters and magic, through his own strength, and the assistance of his followers. If you are interested in the ancient Germans, then this story will provide you with a unique view into the German way of thinking.Seamus Heaney's translation is easy to read and brings the story into a form comfortable for the modern reader. As an added bonus, the author includes a side-by-side copy of the story in the original Old English, for those who are interested in that language.This is an excellent translation.
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