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fords - number 1 all over heaven Started conversation Apr 9, 2003
I love this entry! 
But that aside, I read Beowulf for the first time last year, the translation by Seamus Heaney. I absolutely loved it - it's the perfect epic, and I wouldn't be surprised if this poem started off the whole epic/fantasy culture we know today. It's got dragons, monsters, fighting, honour, a lovely story and a great ending (if not sad). I have declare it my favourite poem ever, taking over the Raven!
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anhaga Posted Apr 9, 2003
I agree that Heaney's translation has much to recommend it, not least that (in some editions) it also contains the Old English text. Reading it in Old English really should be everyone's goal.
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fords - number 1 all over heaven Posted Apr 9, 2003
I'm going to have to swot up on the Olde English first though - sometimes I have problems speaking the modern version....
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anhaga Posted Apr 10, 2003
sorry, I forgot to say "thank you for your comments."
Thank you for your comments.
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