Thanks for this - I am a big fan of Beowulf and like to read it in the dark of winter. I've read it in a few versions, a few times each. Recently I read this version, and LOVED it - she (Maria Davahney Headley)spent years and years translating it for a version that is outstanding https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/08/31/a-beowulf-for-our-moment
This was great, I wanted to read more...
Thanks for this - I am a big fan of Beowulf and like to read it in the dark of winter. I've read it in a few versions, a few times each. Recently I read this version, and LOVED it - she (Maria Davahney Headley)spent years and years translating it for a version that is outstanding https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/08/31/a-beowulf-for-our-moment
Yes indeed, the dark ages were not dark!