| Beowulf Library Edition Contributor(s): Gordon, Robert K. (Translator), Rasovsky, Yuri (Producer), Dean, Robertson (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0786186224 ISBN-13: 9780786186228 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: March 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Medieval |
| Dewey: 829.3 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.66" W x 5.04" (0.20 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The earliest extant heroic epic in any European vernacular, Beowulf is considered the most important poem in Old English. The title character is a warrior of superhuman strength who accomplishes glorious deeds to honor his king. He also represents the ideal lord and vassal, generous to his own men while fulfilling all the forms of courtesy at court. The narrative itself falls into two parts: Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters; then, after having ruled his people peacefully for fifty years, he is called upon to combat a dragon that is terrorizing the countryside. Combining mythical elements with actual historical figures and events, the narrative ranges from fierce action sequences to detailed portrayals of court life and earnest considerations of social and moral dilemmas, all in a tone of sustained grandeur. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rasovsky, Yuri: - Yuri Rasovsky (1944-2012) was the leading writer, producer, and director of audio drama in the United States. Also a distinguished actor, narrator, and critic, his numerous honors include two Peabody Awards, eight Audie Awards, and a Grammy. Dean, Robertson: -Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating. |