By far my favorite translation, although the least faithful to the original text. Heaney was particularly good at preserving the alliteration, rhythm, and feeling of a fast-paced oral poem. It's not a perfect translation. Sometimes he added more archaic words to the mix (like his translation "tarn...
The tag goodreads has is that it's by "Anonymous" but the translation is by Seamus Heaney and his name is on the spine, so I've filed it under "author a-i" for that reason.
It was so long ago...I saw the movie, and couldn't remember a darn thing from the book. I don't remember the monster being so good looking, at least. Anyway, it seems it's time to read it again!
I do not understand why so many people consider this book a chore to read. It is a ripping good story full of warriors and monsters and violence and no time wasted on character development. What is not to like?
This is my second time reading this book, the first was for my English class in high school, and this time was for my British Literature course. After reading it for a second time, I reached the conclusion that my feelings for this book has not changed. I am still not a big fan of Beowulf. For one t...
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