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W. W. Norton & Co., Edition: 1st, Paperback, 205 pages, 1975
Description
Presents an annotated text of the saga of the hero Beowulf, slayer of the monster Grendel, and includes backgrounds and sources, as well as critical commentary.
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Fusing pagan and Christian components, this ancient epic presents an extremely vibrant depiction of old Germanic life. When you read this, you realize what a tremendous influence it has had on subsequent monster literature (Tolkien et al.).
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1975
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205 p.; 8.2 inches
ISBN
0393092250