Beowulf a Verse Translation

* Beowulf - A verse translation by Frederick Rebsamen of the first great narrative poem in the English language that captures the feeling and tone of the original -- Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is arguably one of the most important works of Old English literature. The 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..Original language: Old English Verse form: Alliterative verse Length: c. 3182 lines Genres: Epic poetry, Writing-........ Paperback book in good condition. Covers are good with some use wear at the corners, edges. Spine is tight. Pages are clean and unmarked but are starting to darken from age. A really nice copy of this newer translations......... Beowulf: A Verse Translation, Author Frederick Rebsamen, Editor Frederick Rebsamen, Later Printing, Publisher Icon Editions, 1991, Cover design by William Grael, Cover photograph by the British Museum, ISBN 0064302121, 9780064302128, 109 pages, Book size about 5 1/4 x 8 x 3/8 in..LAX Vespa, Los Angeles maybe this will do it!-At least you know what you're getting into-City-Media Mail USPS-you get the copy you were viewing carefully Drop kick-packed to protect it - in - transit..... Beowulf 5388 PB Non Fiction WB 2 - 1 pound