Beowulf and Grendel (Classic, 60s)
Registered by Cordelia-anne of Decatur, Georgia USA on 11/11/2015
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
2 journalers for this copy...
Penguin publishers released these Penguin 60s books twenty years ago to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their enterprise. Penguin 80s have since been published. I picked this up at my favorite Atlanta area independent bookstore because bookcrossers love these for sharing and geocaching. I'd never seen this particular edition of BEOWULF before. It's in good shape. The pages are tanning a bit and there's a slight rip on page 63. Still, it looks like there are plenty of reads left.
Journal Entry 2 by Cordelia-anne at -- Wild released somewhere in the state, Georgia USA on Thursday, February 22, 2018
I am at the cusp of a major birthday. I have been going through old journals, shredding what seems dead and reassessing what seems viable. Among the undead unfortunately, is a terrible betrayal and theft, something that strikes at what the ancient Danes would recognize as blood honor. Beowulf was able to swim to the deeps of the ocean and to vanquish the monsters that plagued his people. This was the story I somehow needed. I read it through in one sitting and was able to feel at peace. The passing 20th Century theories of the unconscious were mostly based on literature. What better balm to the soul burdened with disinheritance than a war story that ends with victory. My reading of this made me understand again what storytelling is all about and why humans need it. Though I wasn't in love with this translation, it was absolutely the right read for me last night.
A good story never grows old.
The package arrived safely; many thanks! I love these Penguin 60s, and your personal comments are a lovely bonus on this one. (The Sutton Hoo stylized bird ornament on the cover is a very nice touch.)
I've read several variations on the story, from translations to adaptations to parodies. This one's a good translation, effective and powerful.
In an interesting coincidence, this recent History Blog post describes some newly-digitized medieval manuscripts, including the only surviving Old English version of Beowulf!
[There's a TV Tropes page on the story and adaptations, with some entertaining tidbits.]
I've read several variations on the story, from translations to adaptations to parodies. This one's a good translation, effective and powerful.
In an interesting coincidence, this recent History Blog post describes some newly-digitized medieval manuscripts, including the only surviving Old English version of Beowulf!
[There's a TV Tropes page on the story and adaptations, with some entertaining tidbits.]
Journal Entry 5 by GoryDetails at Little Free Library, Wasserman Park in Merrimack, New Hampshire USA on Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Released 6 yrs ago (3/1/2018 UTC) at Little Free Library, Wasserman Park in Merrimack, New Hampshire USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I left this book in the Little Free Library; hope someone enjoys it!
[See other recent releases in NH here.]
*** Released for the 2018 Keep Them Moving release challenge. ***
*** Released for the 2018 Great Backyard Bird Count release challenge, for the stylized bird-ornament on the cover. See this year's GBBC here. ***
[See other recent releases in NH here.]
*** Released for the 2018 Keep Them Moving release challenge. ***
*** Released for the 2018 Great Backyard Bird Count release challenge, for the stylized bird-ornament on the cover. See this year's GBBC here. ***