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| beowulf by burton raffel: Beowulf Burton Raffel, 2012-01-01 Beowulf is the conventional title of an Old English heroic epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative long lines, set in Scandinavia, commonly cited as one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature. It survives in a single manuscript known as the Nowell Codex. Its composition by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet is dated between the 8th and the early 11th century. |
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| beowulf by burton raffel: Translating Beowulf Hugh Magennis, 2011 Translations of the Old English poem Beowulf proliferate, and their number continues to grow. Focusing on the particularly rich period since 1950, this book presents a critical account of translations in English verse, setting them in the contexts both of the larger story of recovery and reception of the poem and of perceptions of it over the past two hundred years, and of key issues in translation theory. Attention is also paid to prose translation and the the creative adaptations of the poem that have been produced in a variety of media, not least film. The author looks in particular at four translations of arguably the most literary and historical importance: those by Edwin Morgan (1952), Burton Raffel (1963), Michael Alexander (1973) and Seamus Heaney (1999). But, from an earlier period, he also gives a full account of William Morris's 1895 version. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Beowulf Beowulf, R. K. Gordon, 1992-09-30 Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden. Narrative combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, actual historical figures and events to create a striking work of great power and beauty. Authoritative translation by R. K. Gordon. Genealogies. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Artists All Burton Raffel, 2010-11-01 |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Beowulf Robert Nye, 2014 A retelling of the exploits of the Anglo-Saxon warrior, Beowulf, and how he came to defeat the monster Grendel. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Poems and Prose from the Old English Charles Osborne, 1998-01-01 In this restructured and greatly expanded version of Burton Raffel's out-of-print classic, Poems from the Old English, Raffel and co-editor Alexandra H. Olsen place the oldest English writings in a different perspective. Keeping the classroom teacher's needs foremost in mind, Raffel and Olsen organize the major old English poems (except Beowulf) and new prose selections so as to facilitate both reading and studying. A general introduction provides an up-to-date and detailed historical account of the Anglo-Saxon period, and concise introductions open the literature sections of the book and many of the translations. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Development of Modern Indonesian Poetry , 1967-06-30 Indonesian poetry, like the country and also the language, is basically a product of this century. Only in the twentieth century have the people of this vast archipelago begun to achieve a unified cultural identity and national spirit; only since 1928 has the possibility, and by now the reality, of a common language been realized; and only since World War II have Indonesians achieved nationhood. Yet Indonesia has already produced a highly individual, lyric poetry that s in many ways unusual. Reflecting the diverse heritage of the Orient and the West—Moslem, Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian; Malay, Chinese, Dutch, and others—a poetic expression is developing that is accessible to, and meaningful for, both East and West. In this first major study of this poetic flowering, Burton Raffel traces its development, discusses the work of such major figures as Chairil Anwar, and points the paths the most recent poets are taking. This is illustrated with a wealth of examples—in translations mostly by the author, but also with samples of the original Indonesian to convey the flavor of the language—and by an extensive appendix of Indonesian literary criticism that indicates how the poets themselves view their role and their performance. The Development of Modern Indonesian Poetry provides the English-speaking public with a rare insight into the cultural development of the fifth most populous country in the world, and raises along the way some questions important for an understanding of the relationship between poetry and politics in nonaligned nations. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie Hall, 2016-10-27 It may be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature. A date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025. The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the Beowulf poet. The poem is set in Scandinavia. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendel's mother attacks the hall and is then also defeated. Victorious, Beowulf goes home to Geatland and later becomes king of the Geats. After a period of fifty years has passed, Beowulf defeats a dragon, but is fatally wounded in the battle. After his death, his attendants cremate his body and erect a tower on a headland in his memory. The full poem survives in the manuscript known as the Nowell Codex, located in the British Library. It has no title in the original manuscript, but has become known by the name of the story's protagonist. In 1731, the manuscript was badly damaged by a fire that swept through Ashburnham House in London that had a collection of medieval manuscripts assembled by Sir Robert Bruce Cotton. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: With Pearl and Sir Orfeo , 2014-05-08 A collection of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: How to Read a Poem Burton Raffel, 1984-04-01 An introductory text that is both an anthology of over 200 poems and a comprehensive exploration of the form. Over 100 poets featured; those most widely represented include Blake, Byron, cummings, Dickinson, Donne, Alan Dugan, Frost, Louise Gluck, George Herbert, Keats, Pope, Pound, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Yeats. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Yvain Chretien de Troyes, Chrétien (de Troyes), 1987-09-10 A twelfth-century poem by the creator of the Arthurian romance describes the courageous exploits and triumphs of a brave lord who tries to win back his deserted wife's love |
| beowulf by burton raffel: The Essential Horace Horace, 1983 A new translation of poems by the Latin writer focuses on the disintegration of a civilization and the gradual disappearance of freedom |
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| beowulf by burton raffel: How To Read A Poem Edward Hirsch, 1999-03-22 From the National Book Critics Circle Award–winning poet and critic: “A lovely book, full of joy and wisdom.” —The Baltimore Sun How to Read a Poem is an unprecedented exploration of poetry, feeling, and human nature. In language at once acute and emotional, Edward Hirsch describes why poetry matters and how we can open up our imaginations so that its message can make a difference. In a marvelous reading of verse from around the world, including work by Pablo Neruda, Elizabeth Bishop, Wallace Stevens, and Sylvia Plath, among many others, Hirsch discovers the true meaning of their words and ideas and brings their sublime message home into our hearts. “Hirsch has gathered an eclectic group of poems from many times and places, with selections as varied as postwar Polish poetry, works by Keats and Christopher Smart, and lyrics from African American work songs . . . Hirsch suggests helpful strategies for understanding and appreciating each poem. The book is scholarly but very readable and incorporates interesting anecdotes from the lives of the poets.” —Library Journal “The answer Hirsch gives to the question of how to read a poem is: Ecstatically.” —Boston Book Review “Hirsch’s magnificent text is supported by an extensive glossary and superb international reading list.” —Booklist “If you are pretty sure you don’t like poetry, this is the book that’s bound to change your mind.” —Charles Simic, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The World Doesn’t End |
| beowulf by burton raffel: The Story of Beowulf Ernest J B Kirtlan, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: The Seafarer Ida L. Gordon, 1979 |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Beowulf Dick Ringler, 2007 Ringler's generous Introduction, a lively yet masterly guide to the work, along with his translations of three shorter Old English poems (The Fight at Finnsburg, The Wanderer [re-titled A Meditation], and Deor) elucidate a major English text almost as well-known for its subtlety and intricacy as it is for its monsters and heroes.--BOOK JACKET. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: The Story of Beowulf Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall, 2012-03-15 Marshall masterfully retells the earliest poem in the Anglo-Saxon language in simple prose, creating a rousing adventure about a monster-slaying hero that is suitable for readers ages 8 and older. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: A Readable Beowulf Stanley B. Greenfield, 1982 The Anglo-Saxon poem recounting the story of Beowulf's battle with the monster, Grendel, is translated in the style of contemporary verse. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Grendel John Gardner, 1989-05-14 This classic and much lauded retelling of Beowulf follows the monster Grendel as he learns about humans and fights the war at the center of the Anglo Saxon classic epic. An extraordinary achievement.—New York Times The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great early epic Beowulf, tells his own side of the story in this frequently banned book. This is the novel William Gass called one of the finest of our contemporary fictions. |
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| beowulf by burton raffel: Beowulf the Warrior Ian Serraillier, 1994 The Anglo-Saxon poem recounting the story of Beowulf's battle with the monster, Grendel, is retold in the style of modern verse |
| beowulf by burton raffel: The Earliest English Poems Michael Alexander, Michael J. Alexander, 1970 |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Beethoven in Denver and Other Poems Burton Raffel, 1999 In Beethoven in Denver and Other Poems, Burton Raffel brings a lifetime of artistry to an enchanting and visionary story, followed by a sequence of jewel-like lyrics. In the title poem, set during Raffel's time as a Professor of English at Denver Univeristy, Beethoven returns from the dead and moves in with Raffel for extended conversations on music, politics, women, history, chocolate, mountains, love and God. According to the narrator, the composer returns because Beethoven would risk anything, but it is Raffel who has dared to imagine this magical, whimsical and inspired dialogue, forging anew the character of Romantic inspiration. Over the course of the poem, Beethoven emerges as both ordinary adn supernatural, naive yet eternal, vulgar and divine. Filled both with creative joy and the acknowledment of death, Beethoven in Denver and Other Poems stands as a major and mature work by one of the gifted poets of our time. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: The History of that Ingenious Gentleman, Don Quijote de la Mancha Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel Cervantes, 1996 One of the world's great novels, Don Quijote chronicles the adventures of that bumbling, infinitely compassionate knight and his shrewdly simple squire, Sancho Panza, in all their splendid humor. |
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| beowulf by burton raffel: A Handbook to Literature William Harmon, Clarence Hugh Holman, 2000 This comprehensive book is the definitive reference on literature and literary criticism in English. This easy to use, alphabetically arranged reference source covers over 2,000 terms, including those from computing and information management as well as film, radio, TV, printing, linguistics, music, graphic arts, and classical studies. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: A New Introduction to Bibliography Philip Gaskell, 2007 |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Don Quijote, 2nd Norton Critical Edition Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, 2020 Diana de Armas Wilson's introductory study captures the true essence of why Cervantes's novel has become a valuable piece of our shared cultural heritage. Humour, satire, and the religious and political conflicts that plagued the era all form part of Cervantes's great vision, and Wilson's study provides thorough analysis of why we still want to read the adventures of his would-be knight errant and his loyal squire over four centuries later. --AARON KAHN, University of Sussex |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Anthology of Modern Indonesian Poetry Burton Raffel, 1964 |
| beowulf by burton raffel: English Literature for Boys and Girls H. E. Marshall, 2006-06-01 |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Translating Beowulf: Modern Versions in English Verse Hugh Magennis, 2015 Translations of the Old English poem 'Beowulf' proliferate, and their number continues to grow. Focussing on the particularly rich period since 1950, this book presents a critical account of translations in English verse, setting them in the contexts both of the larger story of recovery and reception of the poem and perceptions of it. |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Poems from the Old English Burton Raffel, 1964 |
| beowulf by burton raffel: Beowulf , 1987-08-05 England of the Dark Ages, both its literature and its history are mirrored in the epic of Beowulf. The story of the mythical warrior-prince Beowulf tells us much about England, ca 500-1000 A.D., its people, its neighbors and the conditions. |
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Beowulf (/ ˈ b eɪ ə w ʊ l f / ⓘ; [1] Old English: Bēowulf [ˈbeːowuɫf]) is an Old English poem, an epic in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of …
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May 12, 2025 · Beowulf is a heroic poem, considered the highest achievement of Old English literature and the earliest European vernacular epic. It deals with events of the early 6th …
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Beowulf is the oldest surviving long poem written in Old English. Written between the 8th and 11th centuries by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, this poem survived in a single manuscript that …
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Jul 19, 2005 · Over sea, a day’s voyage off, Beowulf, of the Geats, nephew of Higelac, king of the Geats, hears of Grendel’s doings and of Hrothgar’s misery. He resolves to crush the fell …
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Apr 28, 2017 · Beowulf is an epic poem composed in Old English consisting of 3,182 lines. It is written in the alliterative verse style, which is common for Old English poetry as well as works …
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son of Scyld, in the Scandian lands. shall an earl have honor in every clan. sturdy Scyld to the shelter of God. the leader beloved who long had ruled.... by the mast the mighty one. Many a …
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Beowulf went from there, treading the grassy earth, a warrior-prince gold-proud, exultant in treasure. The sea-going ship, riding at anchor, awaited its steering master. Along the way the …
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Jun 21, 2023 · Beowulf is the eponymous hero of the Old English epic poem. He is portrayed as an incredibly strong and fearless warrior, possessing almost superhuman strength and …
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Beowulf (/ ˈ b eɪ ə w ʊ l f / ⓘ; [1] Old English: Bēowulf [ˈbeːowuɫf]) is an Old English poem, an epic in the tradition of Germanic …
Beowulf | Summary, Poem, Characters, …
May 12, 2025 · Beowulf is a heroic poem, considered the highest achievement of Old English literature and the earliest European …
Beowulf Full Text and Analysis - Owl Eyes
Beowulf is the oldest surviving long poem written in Old English. Written between the 8th and 11th centuries by an …
Beowulf Study Guide | Literature Guide - …
The best study guide to Beowulf on the planet, from the creators of SparkNotes. Get the summaries, analysis, and quotes you …
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