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100 1 _aSimons, Lion,
_d1862-1932
245 1 0 _aBeówulf :
_bAngelsaksisch volksepos vertaald in stafrijm en met inleiding en aanteekeningen voorzien
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-12
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMonsters -- Poetry
653 _aDragons -- Poetry
653 _aEpic poetry, English (Old) -- Translations into Dutch
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50677
999 _c91515
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