Beowulf: An Illustrated Edition
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Book Reviews of Beowulf: An Illustrated Edition
Book Review: As far as I can tell-
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for a gift; after cursory flip-through, seems fantastic. Prose looks clean and tight, and visuals I did look at were phenomenal- might add to even this narrative, which was certainly a classic even before this re-working. Seems to have potential as great nexus; will probably lead to my tracking down half-dozen more sources for more reading. Hoping recipient will lend it to me soon-Book Review: Beautifully paced epic poem
Summary: 5 Stars
My first experience both in Beowulf as well as Seamus Heaney's poetry. A beautifully paced epic poem, with a powerful, resonant word-craft. Tolkien fans will see where the great man learnt his art. The photographs are well chosen and in one case, of a barrow on a sea-shore, peculiarly haunting. Some money very well spent.Book Review: Old is Still New
Summary: 5 Stars
A myth written in the 2nd or 7th century reflects how human behavior never changes. The surface is different or the wallpaper of experiences changes, visually, the human psychic is the same. Welcome to Forever NowBook Review: A basic sense of our roots
Summary: 5 Stars
I really loved this. It gave such a sense of the original, with the cadence and the alliteration.
I am not a scholar in this area, but it gave such a sense of the roots of our literature.
Book Review: Beautful Beowulf
Summary: 5 Stars
Seamus Heaney's new version of his wonderful translation includes gorgeous photographs of artifacts and scenery to illustrate the story. It makes the story come alive more than ever.