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Beowulf : An Imitative Translation
Overview
In her introduction, Dr. Lehmann gives a succinct summary of the poem's plot, touching on the important themes of obligation and loyalty, of family feuds, unforgivable crimes, the necessity of revenge and the internal and external struggles of the Scandinavian tribes. She also describes the translation process in some detail, stating the guiding principles she used and the inevitable compromises that were sometimes necessary.
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- ISBN-13: 9780292707719
- ISBN-10: 0292707711
- Publisher: University of Texas Press
- Publish Date: November 1988
- Dimensions: 8.44 x 5.54 x 0.45 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.38 pounds
- Page Count: 127
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