The Anglo-Saxon Poems of Beowulf, the Scôp or Gleeman's Tale, and the Fight at Finnesburg

By Benjamin Thorpe

Book Overview

The Anglo-Saxon Poems of Beowulf: The Scop or Gleeman's Tale, and the Fight at Finnesburg is a literary work by Thorpe, Benjamin, published in 1855. The book contains two epic poems from the Anglo-Saxon period: Beowulf and The Fight at Finnesburg. The first poem, Beowulf, tells the story of a hero who battles monsters and dragons to protect his people. The second poem, The Fight at Finnesburg, is a fragmentary poem about a battle between the Danes and the Frisians. Thorpe's translation of these poems is considered one of the most influential and accurate translations of the time. The book includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the poems, as well as notes and glossaries to aid readers in understanding the Old English language used in the original texts. Overall, The Anglo-Saxon Poems of Beowulf: The Scop or Gleeman's Tale, and the Fight at Finnesburg is an important work in the study of Anglo-Saxon literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165690551
• ISBN13: 9781165690558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"