Beowulf in Modern English Verse

By Sung-Il Lee

Book Overview

The epic poem of Beowulf, a tale of heroes and monsters, remains etched on the cultural imagination. This celebrated modern English verse translation refreshes the Anglo-Saxon epic for a new generation. It retains the verbal resonance of the original text by transferring its rhythm and alliteration, reproducing the sound effect of the original poem in easy-to-read modern English. It is perfect not only for general readers, with its helpful annotations, but also for students of Old English.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GVGS4838
• ISBN13: 9798385276318
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"