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Title: Beówulf
Angelsaksisch volksepos vertaald in stafrijm en met inleiding en aanteekeningen voorzien

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Beówulf" by Lion Simons is a translation and commentary of the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic poem written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an important academic resource, aiming to fill gaps in the study of one of the most significant literary creations of Germanic tradition. The main focus of the epic is on the hero Beowulf, who confronts formidable creatures such as Grendel and his mother, delving into themes of heroism, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. At the start of "Beówulf," the translator outlines his intent to provide clarity and accessibility to the original text while acknowledging the complexities of translating ancient poetry. He notes the challenges posed by the intricacies of the Anglo-Saxon language and introduces the poem's cultural significance, reflecting on the historical context and its lasting impact on literature. The opening further highlights the themes of valor and community that dominate the epic, setting the stage for Beowulf's legendary battles and his development as a hero within his society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Simons, Lion, 1862-1932

EBook No.: 50677

Published: Dec 12, 2015

Downloads: 118

Language: Dutch

Subject: Monsters -- Poetry

Subject: Dragons -- Poetry

Subject: Epic poetry, English (Old) -- Translations into Dutch

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Beówulf
Angelsaksisch volksepos vertaald in stafrijm en met inleiding en aanteekeningen voorzien

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Beówulf" by Lion Simons is a translation and commentary of the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic poem written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an important academic resource, aiming to fill gaps in the study of one of the most significant literary creations of Germanic tradition. The main focus of the epic is on the hero Beowulf, who confronts formidable creatures such as Grendel and his mother, delving into themes of heroism, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. At the start of "Beówulf," the translator outlines his intent to provide clarity and accessibility to the original text while acknowledging the complexities of translating ancient poetry. He notes the challenges posed by the intricacies of the Anglo-Saxon language and introduces the poem's cultural significance, reflecting on the historical context and its lasting impact on literature. The opening further highlights the themes of valor and community that dominate the epic, setting the stage for Beowulf's legendary battles and his development as a hero within his society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Simons, Lion, 1862-1932

EBook No.: 50677

Published: Dec 12, 2015

Downloads: 118

Language: Dutch

Subject: Monsters -- Poetry

Subject: Dragons -- Poetry

Subject: Epic poetry, English (Old) -- Translations into Dutch

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.