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Beowulf

Francis Barton Gummere

FormatEbook
Published1997
Words26,117
LanguageEnglish
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Beowulf is an Old English epic poem, presented here in Francis Barton Gummere's translation, recounting the hero Beowulf's battles against monstrous foes. It suits readers interested in early medieval literature, mythology, and the origins of English poetry.
Francis Barton Gummere

Francis Barton Gummere

Francis Barton Gummere was a Professor of English, an influential scholar of folklore and ancient languages, and a student of Francis James Child. He was an elected member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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