Martin Puhvel

Beowulf

A Verse Translation and Introduction

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This new translation of Beowulf aims at rendering it closely from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) verse while maintaining its salient poetic qualities and literary appeal. The work also features informative preliminary chapters that present the basic facts, findings, and theories concerning Beowulf, an elaborate "Notes and Comments", an annotated list of proper names, genealogies of relevant royal families, a map of the geography of Beowulf, and a short list of recommended readings.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Dezember 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 203g
• ISBN-13: 9780761835127
• ISBN-10: 0761835121
• Artikelnr.: 22253945

Autorenporträt

Martin Puhvel is Emeritus Professor of English at McGill University. He received his M.A. in English from McGill University and his Ph.D. in English from Harvard University. An accomplished author, he has written extensively on Old and Middle English literature. His publications include Cause and Effect in Beowulf from University Press of America, Beowulf and Celtic Tradition, and numerous journal articles on Beowulf.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Preface Part 2 The Poem and Its Background Chapter 3 I. An Epic of
Folklore and Legendary History Chapter 4 II. Analogues and the Question of
Sources Chapter 5 III. A History of Feud and Warfare Chapter 6 IV. The
Religious Elements Part 7 Beowulf Part 8 Notes and Comments Part 9 Glossary
of Proper Names Part 10 Royal Genealogies Part 11 Map: The Geography of
Beowulf Part 12 Recommended Reading