scandinavia

A verse translation of "Beowulf," the Anglo-Saxon tale in which a Geat warrior slays a hideous monster to save the Danish people and eventually becomes a beloved king; includes explanatory notes, genealogies, a selected bibliography, a name index, and a comprehensive introduction.

Presents a verse translation of the classic Old English poem "Beowulf," in which a Norse hero saves Denmark's royal house from monsters, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them.

Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters; then , after having ruled his people peacefully for fifty years, he is called upon to combat a dragon that is terrorizing the countryside.

Presents a poetic verse translation of the Old English epic "Beowulf, " which tells the story of the heroic warrior who slays a hideous monster to save the Danish people and includes an introduction, background information, explanatory annotations, contextual readings, and critical interpretations.

A photo-illustrated guide to Scandinavia, providing background on the history and culture of the countries, featuring descriptions of interesting places and experiences in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and including practical travel tips on topics such as transportation, accommodations, and eating out, as well as a selection of maps.