Thread: A call for epic poetry/prose recommendations!
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Old 10-28-2010, 03:30 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt View Post
I've had Beowulf on my "stuff to read some day" list for some time. There was a new modern translation published a few years ago. I suppose that could fit in the "epic" category?
The translation you are thinking of is by Seamus Heany. It is probably one of the best translations available right now. Also, if you want a very good translation that can be downloaded for free located right here in the MR forum, check out the one Gunmere one. Here are the links:

http://inkmesh.com/ebooks/beowulf-se...+Seamus+Heaney

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22247

You can also find the Gunmere at Manybooks.net and Project Gutenburg as well.
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