Beowulf By: Robert Sharp (1851-)
Beowulf by Robert Sharp is an impressive retelling of the classic Anglo-Saxon epic poem. The author does a fantastic job of bringing the legendary hero to life, capturing his bravery, strength, and cunning in the face of monstrous foes. Sharp's writing is vivid and engaging, drawing the reader into the world of ancient warriors and epic battles. One of the standout elements of Beowulf is the author's attention to detail in describing the culture and society of the time. From the mead halls to the fierce loyalty of Beowulf's warriors, Sharp paints a rich and immersive picture of a bygone era. The themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil are expertly woven throughout the narrative, giving the story depth and resonance. Overall, Beowulf by Robert Sharp is a compelling and thrilling retelling of a classic tale. Fans of epic poetry and historical fiction will find much to enjoy in this well-crafted interpretation of one of the most enduring stories in Western literature. First Page: I. BEÓWULF: AN ANGLO SAXON POEM . II. THE FIGHT AT FINNSBURH: A FRAGMENT . WITH TEXT AND GLOSSARY ON THE BASIS OF M. HEYNE. EDITED, CORRECTED, AND ENLARGED, BY JAMES A. HARRISON, LL.D., LITT. D., PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND MODERN LANGUAGES, WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, AND ROBERT SHARP (PH.D. LIPS.), PROFESSOR OF GREEK AND ENGLISH, TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA. FOURTH EDITION. REVISED, WITH NOTES. GINN & COMPANY BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO LONDON Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1883, by JAMES ALBERT HARRISON AND ROBERT SHARP in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. DEDICATED TO PROFESSOR F. A. MARCH, OF LAFAYETTE COLLEGE, PA., AND FREDERICK J. FURNIVALL, ESQ. FOUNDER OF THE "NEW SHAKSPERE SOCIETY," THE "CHAUCER SOCIETY," ETC., ETC. PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION. The favor with which the successive editions of "Beówulf" have been received during the past thirteen years emboldens the editors to continue the work of revision in a fourth issue, the most noticeable feature of which is a considerable body of explanatory Notes, now for the first time added. These Notes mainly concern themselves with new textual readings, with here and there grammatical, geographical, and archæological points that seemed worthy of explanation... Continue reading book >>

Beowulf By: Robert Sharp (1851-)

Beowulf by Robert Sharp is an impressive retelling of the classic Anglo-Saxon epic poem. The author does a fantastic job of bringing the legendary hero to life, capturing his bravery, strength, and cunning in the face of monstrous foes. Sharp's writing is vivid and engaging, drawing the reader into the world of ancient warriors and epic battles.

One of the standout elements of Beowulf is the author's attention to detail in describing the culture and society of the time. From the mead halls to the fierce loyalty of Beowulf's warriors, Sharp paints a rich and immersive picture of a bygone era. The themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil are expertly woven throughout the narrative, giving the story depth and resonance.

Overall, Beowulf by Robert Sharp is a compelling and thrilling retelling of a classic tale. Fans of epic poetry and historical fiction will find much to enjoy in this well-crafted interpretation of one of the most enduring stories in Western literature.

First Page:

I. BEÓWULF:

AN ANGLO SAXON POEM .

II. THE FIGHT AT FINNSBURH:

A FRAGMENT .

WITH TEXT AND GLOSSARY ON THE BASIS OF M. HEYNE.

EDITED, CORRECTED, AND ENLARGED, BY

JAMES A. HARRISON, LL.D., LITT. D.,

PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND MODERN LANGUAGES, WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY,

AND

ROBERT SHARP (PH.D. LIPS.),

PROFESSOR OF GREEK AND ENGLISH, TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.

FOURTH EDITION. REVISED, WITH NOTES.

GINN & COMPANY

BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO LONDON

Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1883, by

JAMES ALBERT HARRISON AND ROBERT SHARP

in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

DEDICATED

PROFESSOR F. A. MARCH, OF LAFAYETTE COLLEGE, PA.,

AND

FREDERICK J. FURNIVALL, ESQ. FOUNDER OF THE "NEW SHAKSPERE SOCIETY," THE "CHAUCER SOCIETY," ETC., ETC.

PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION.

The favor with which the successive editions of "Beówulf" have been received during the past thirteen years emboldens the editors to continue the work of revision in a fourth issue, the most noticeable feature of which is a considerable body of explanatory Notes, now for the first time added. These Notes mainly concern themselves with new textual readings, with here and there grammatical, geographical, and archæological points that seemed worthy of explanation... Continue reading book >>

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