Beowulf: A Verse Translation (Second Edition) (Norton Critical Editions) by Daniel Donoghue, Seamus Heaney

Beowulf: A Verse Translation (Second Edition) (Norton Critical Editions)

Daniel Donoghue, Seamus Heaney

329 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy poetry challenging reflective medium-paced

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“Accomplishes what before now had seemed impossible: a faithful rendering that is simultaneously an original and gripping poem in its own right.”  —New York Times Book Review “Excellent ancillary materials in this critical edition make a potenti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 50%
reflective 28%
informative 21%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 35%
medium 35%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.48

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