Beowulf in Prose & in Verse (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket): Kirtlan (Prose) & Hall (Verse)

by Anonymous, Ernest J B Kirtlan, John Lesslie Hall

Overview

A heroic warrior battles fearsome creatures and defends kingdoms, embodying courage, honor, and the timeless struggle between good and evil in a legendary epic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781998667741
Publisher:	Revive Classics
Publication date:	12/31/2024
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Ernest J. B. Kirtlan was a literary figure active in the early 20th century, known for his prose translation of Beowulf. His rendition aimed to make the epic accessible to modern readers by presenting it in contemporary English prose. Beyond Beowulf, Kirtlan also translated works like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of medieval literature.

John Lesslie Hall, born on March 2, 1856, in Richmond, Virginia, was a distinguished American literary scholar and poet. He earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and served as a professor of English history and literature at the College of William & Mary from 1888 to 1928, eventually becoming head of the English department and dean of the faculty. Hall is renowned for his 1892 verse translation of Beowulf, which closely follows the original text and employs alliteration to capture the essence of the Old English epic.In addition to Beowulf, Hall translated other Anglo-Saxon works, including Judith and Phoenix, and authored original poems in the style of Old English verse. His scholarly contributions extended to the history of Virginia, where he frequently spoke at Jamestown, drawing parallels between its early charters and the Magna Charta. Hall's dedication to literature and history left a lasting impact on the academic community until his passing on February 23, 1928.