Beowulf
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The Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf is brought to life in a vigorous, contemporary translation by American poet Meghan Purvis. Written across a range of poetic forms and voices, this rendering captures the thrust and gore of battle, the treasures of the mead-hall, and the sinister fens and moorlands of Dark Age Denmark.,,Combining faithful translation with innovative versions….Read More
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