Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. White blind-stamped boards, black cloth spine

Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. White blind-stamped boards, black cloth spine wrap, gilt spine titles, fine. Deckled pages fine. Dj lt. edge wear, unclipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Jacket w/image of helmet relic from the era. Part history and part mythology, "Beowulf" opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night. The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster, but joy turns to horror when Grendel's mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son. Ultimately triumphant, Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until, one dark day, a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is aroused-an ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure. Once again, Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast, but this time victory exacts a terrible price. Widely regarded as the first true masterpiece of English literature, Beowulf describes the thrilling adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century. Its lyric intensity and imaginative vitality are unparalleled, and the poem has greatly influenced many important modern novelists and poets, most notably J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. Part history and part mythology, Beowulf opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night. The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster, but joy turns to horror when Grendel's mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son. Ultimately triumphant, Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until, one dark day, a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is aroused. Newly translated by John McNamera, Professor of English at the University of Houston, where he teaches the early languages and literatures of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with a special focus on their oral traditions. He is the co-editor of Medieval Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs. A physical description follows...127 pages.

Very Good+ in a Near Fine dust jacket. Light foxing on bottom text block edge.; Barnes & Noble Classics; 8.6 X 5.8 X 0.8 inches; 176 pages.

Very Good+ in a Near Fine dust jacket. Light foxing on bottom text block edge.; Barnes & Noble Classics; 8.6 X 5.8 X 0.8 inches; 176 pages.