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A review by jbelang85
Beowulf: A New Translation by Anonymous
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
So this is for the Headly translation. I thought the Seamus Heaney version was better, though it has been over a decade. I remember longer fight scenes in that one.
I was interested in this version as it was described as a more modern update. But what it really seemed to be was the author inserting modern language in some areas of the book, but kept a lot of the older language. I found that a little disorienting and not as enjoyable.
Still, pretty good and might recommend it to somewhat too concerned about the ease of understanding older versions.
I was interested in this version as it was described as a more modern update. But what it really seemed to be was the author inserting modern language in some areas of the book, but kept a lot of the older language. I found that a little disorienting and not as enjoyable.
Still, pretty good and might recommend it to somewhat too concerned about the ease of understanding older versions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence