Beowulf
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Kevin Crossley-Holland
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Beowulf chronicles the legendary exploits of a Geatish hero who journeys to Denmark to defeat the monstrous Grendel, his vengeful mother, and a fearsome dragon. This powerful retelling captures the raw courage and tragic fate central to the Anglo-Saxon epic, presenting a vivid world of warriors, monsters, and ancient loyalties. Crossley-Holland's masterful prose illustrates the poem's enduring themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle against evil, making this foundational work of English literature accessible to modern readers. The narrative details a brutal yet honorable society, offering a compelling glimpse into a bygone era.
Author: Kevin Crossley-Holland
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Beowulf chronicles the legendary exploits of a Geatish hero who journeys to Denmark to defeat the monstrous Grendel, his vengeful mother, and a fearsome dragon. This powerful retelling captures the raw courage and tragic fate central to the Anglo-Saxon epic, presenting a vivid world of warriors, monsters, and ancient loyalties. Crossley-Holland's masterful prose illustrates the poem's enduring themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle against evil, making this foundational work of English literature accessible to modern readers. The narrative details a brutal yet honorable society, offering a compelling glimpse into a bygone era.