{"product_id":"beowulf-matthew-hutchinson-9781480885219","title":"Beowulf: A Translation into English Verse","description":"\u003cp\u003eOut from marshes, beneath misty tors, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrendel came skulking, God's wrath upon him.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe terrible ravager intended to steal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eman-pieces in that mighty house.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe moved in darkness toward the drinking-hall ...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Wagner's Ring Cycle, there was Beowulf, the original high-fantasy epic tale of heroes, monsters, dragons, and political upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a new rendition of the Old English poem, Matthew Hutchinson shares a fresh and stirring adaption intended for anyone who loves bloody tales of adventure and courage. By preserving the rhythmic dynamism of the original language and combining the swashbuckling verve of the hero's dual quests to save a kingdom and slay a dragon, Hutchinson provides energetic insight into this classic piece of English literature. Included are some thoughts on translating Beowulf, reflections on names mentioned in the poem, genealogical charts, and a list of suggested reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to the poem or an avid Beowulfian, you are sure to find pleasure in this moving translation, which combines the rugged alliterative measure of the original with the directness and accessibility of modern English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew Hutchinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1480885215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781480885219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Archway Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d","brand":"Matthew Hutchinson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48153682051327,"sku":"9781480885219","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_819ddf13-5b51-4718-bdf2-dda981e5bb1a.jpg?v=1770785120","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beowulf-matthew-hutchinson-9781480885219","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}