{"product_id":"9781593082666","title":"Beowulf (Barnes \u0026 Noble Classics Series)","description":"\u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble Classics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble Classics\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiographies of the authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootnotes and endnotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComments by other famous authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliographies for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndices \u0026amp; Glossaries, when appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble Classics \u003c\/i\u003epulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as the first true masterpiece of English literature, \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e describes the thrilling adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century. Its lyric intensity and imaginative vitality are unparalleled, and the poem has greatly influenced many important modern novelists and poets, most notably J. R. R. Tolkien, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart history and part mythology, \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night. The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster, but joy turns to horror when Grendel’s mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son. Ultimately triumphant, Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until, one dark day, a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is aroused—an ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure. Once again, Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast, but this time victory exacts a terrible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew translation by John McNamara. Features an original map and genealogy chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031138287856,"sku":"9781593082666","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781593082666_p0.jpg?v=1763810322","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781593082666","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}