Angelsaksisch volksepos vertaald in stafrijm en met inleiding en aanteekeningen voorzien Simons, Lion 1862-1932 creator text utu 2015 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Beówulf" by Lion Simons is a translation and commentary of the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic poem written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an important academic resource, aiming to fill gaps in the study of one of the most significant literary creations of Germanic tradition. The main focus of the epic is on the hero Beowulf, who confronts formidable creatures such as Grendel and his mother, delving into themes of heroism, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. At the start of "Beówulf," the translator outlines his intent to provide clarity and accessibility to the original text while acknowledging the complexities of translating ancient poetry. He notes the challenges posed by the intricacies of the Anglo-Saxon language and introduces the poem's cultural significance, reflecting on the historical context and its lasting impact on literature. The opening further highlights the themes of valor and community that dominate the epic, setting the stage for Beowulf's legendary battles and his development as a hero within his society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-12-12 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Monsters -- Poetry Dragons -- Poetry Epic poetry, English (Old) -- Translations into Dutch PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50677 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50677 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134150.0 50677