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The story of one man's triumph over a legendary monster, "Beowulf" marks the beginning of Anglo-Saxon literature as we know it today. This "Enriched Classic" includes: • A concise introduction that gives readers important background information • A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context • An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations • Detailed explanatory notes • Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work • Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction • A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience "Enriched Classics" offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson
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Great book. Love the artwork and the extravagance of the Folio Society (1973) edition I have too.
Having said that, to enjoy it I need to ignore the fact it is poetry, and just treat it like the printer had a strange idea of how to set out each page. Poetry, not for me. However this reads well if you ignore the linestops.