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British & Irish - Beowulf: A New Verse Translation (Bilingual Edition)

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Book Synopsis: New York Times bestseller and winner of the Costa Book Award.Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. He then returns to his own country and dies in old age in a vivid fight against a dragon. The poem is about encountering the monstrous, defeating it, and then having to live on in the exhausted aftermath. In the contours of this story, at once remote and uncannily familiar at the beginning of the twenty-first century, Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney finds a resonance that summons power to the poetry from deep beneath its surface. Drawn to what he has called the "four-squareness of the utterance" in Beowulf and its immense emotional credibility, Heaney gives these epic qualities new and convincing reality for the contemporary reader.

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Dive into the captivating world of Beowulf: A New Verse Translation (Bilingual Edition), a thrilling adventure that has stood the test of time. Winner of the prestigious Costa Book Award and a New York Times bestseller, this epic poem transports you to a distant Scandinavian land where heroes and monsters collide. Immerse yourself in the elegiac narrative of Beowulf, a legendary hero who bravely saves the Danes from the clutches of the fearsome monster, Grendel.

Experience the exhilaration of Beowulf's intense battles against these seemingly invincible foes, as he triumphs over Grendel and later faces the formidable challenge posed by Grendel's mother. Witness the hero's resilience and determination to protect his people, even in the face of exhaustion and inevitable mortality. This bilingual edition allows you to explore Heaney's powerful and authentic translation, which captures the essence of the original poem and its emotional depth.

Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, acclaimed for his profound understanding of the human condition, breathes new life into Beowulf with his poetic genius. Heaney's admiration for the "four-squareness of the utterance" and the epic qualities of Beowulf shine through in his masterful rendering. Every line pulsates with energy and resonates deeply, evoking a visceral response in the contemporary reader.

Now is your chance to experience the timeless power of Beowulf: A New Verse Translation (Bilingual Edition). Embark on a journey that will transport you to a world of bravery, honor, and triumph. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of this ancient narrative brought to life in a fresh and captivating way by Seamus Heaney. Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary masterpiece - get your copy today and join the countless readers who have been spellbound by Beowulf for centuries. Click here to purchase now.

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