£75.00
Title: Beowulf with the Finnsburg Fragment by
Author: A J Wyatt Editor
Publisher : Cambridge at the University Press
Publication c1914
Format: Hardback
Condition: Burgundy covers in a good condition. Heavy bump to spine topand marks to front cover. Pages are good with just some light study notes in pencil throughout. Previous owners name to front.
Book measures: 23cm x 14.5cm with 254 pages
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Beowulf, a classic Old English epic, chronicles the legendary hero’s courageous battles against monstrous foes like Grendel and a fire-breathing dragon. A.J. Wyatt’s 1914 edition includes the enigmatic Finnsburg Fragment, a tantalizing glimpse into a separate heroic conflict, adding depth to the complex world of Anglo-Saxon poetry. This edition offers valuable insights into the epic’s themes of heroism, fate, and the clash between pagan and Christian values.
New edition revised with introduction and notes by R W Chambers
| Weight | 1 kg |
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