{ "item_title" : "Beowulf", "item_author" : [" Alfred Holder "], "item_description" : "Blood, honour, and the long shadow of fate converge in the earliest great story of the North. A lone hero faces darkness. Beowulf, the beowulf old english epic, is the finest surviving old english heroic poem, a gripping tale of warrior kings and monsters that has shaped medieval heroic literature for a thousand years. With an Anglo Saxon England setting that opens onto the sea-roads of early medieval Scandinavia, it follows a dragon slayer hero story rooted in anglo saxon mythology tales: courage against terror, loyalty tested by time, and the cost of everlasting fame. For fans of Tolkien, it offers the deep mythic resonance and stark beauty that inspired modern fantasy at its source, while remaining a stark, human drama of ageing, mortality, and remembered deeds. Edited by noted scholar Alfred Holder, this classic text stands at the crossroads of history, language, and legend. It speaks powerfully to literature students and scholars, yet also welcomes curious general readers and old english language learners drawn to the sounds and structures of the original tongue or to its vivid story in translation. A cornerstone of any classic epic poetry collection, it is both cultural artefact and timeless narrative. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/35/444/798/9354447988_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "29.38", "online_price" : "29.38", "our_price" : "29.38", "club_price" : "29.38", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

Overview

Customers Also Bought

Details