A new york times bestseller and whitbread book of the year. Nobel laureate seamus heaneys translation of beowulf comes to life in this gripping rendition that reminds listeners that the work was truly meant to be heard. Seamus heaney was perhaps our greatest living poet, a professor at harvard from 1981 to 1997 and its poet in residence from 1988 to 2006. The speardanes in days gone by and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness. Composed toward the end of the first millennium of our era, beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of beowulf, a scandinavian hero who saves the danes from the seemingly invincible monster grendel and, later, from grendels mother. This audio book is the translated by irish poet and nobel laureate seamus heaney and he also narrates the audio book which runs 2 hrs. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Join beowulf, a young warrior, as he achieves glory by fighting and killing three fantastic. Composed toward the end of the first millennium of our era, beowulf is the.
Composed toward the end of the first millennium of our era, beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of beowulf, a scandinavian hero who saves the danes from the seemingly invincible. Costa book awards beowulf by seamus heaney grendel strikes from beowulf buy it at bol. Heaneys performance reminds us that beowulf, written near the turn of another millennium, was intended to be heard not read. You can hear heaney read his translation of beowulf online. Buy beowulf by heaney, seamus, heaney, seamus from amazons fiction books store. Beowulf translation by seamus heaney highbridge audio. The translation of the anglosaxon epic poem beowulf by the irish poet seamus heaney, who was awarded the nobel prize for literature in 1995. Beowulf audiobook by anonymous 9781470348342 rakuten kobo. It was posted on youtube today, and we thought it worth your while. Composed toward the end of the first millennium of our era, beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of beowulf, a scandinavian hero who saves the danes from the seemingly invincible monster grendel and.
Beowulf, now in seamus heaneys inspired translation the whitbread book of the year 1999 is a classic of world literature and poetry. Includes a ticket to a ucla event where the author appeared. But, seeing the bravery of beowulf he loans him his sword when. Jan 25, 2000 costa book awards beowulf by seamus heaney grendel strikes from beowulf buy it at bol. Eliot prize for his collection district and circle. It amply demonstrates why this epic has spread its influence over. Beowulf translated by seamus heaney national library. Beowulf version 2 audiobook unknown, translated by francis barton gummere 1855 1919 beowulf was composed by an. The translation of the anglosaxon epic poem beowulf by the irish poet seamus heaney, who was awarded the nobel. Translated by seamus heaney audiobook by anonymous. A new verse translation by seamus heaney overview composed toward the end of the first millennium, beowulf is the classic northern epic of a heros triumphs as a young warrior and his fated death as a defender of his people. Jan 11, 20 written a thousand years ago, this long poem is the very first surviving piece of english literature.
A nobel laureate, heaney twice secured the whitbread book of the year award for the spirit level and beowulf. Nobel laureate seamus heaneys new translation of beowulf comes to life in this gripping audio. Beowulf may be recognized in popular adaptations for its monster fights, but there are also complicated discussions on honor, duty, legacy, greed. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for in.
Whereas beowulf is brave and strong, unferth is a coward and weak. Heaneys performance reminds us that beowulf, written near the turn of another millennium, was intended to be heard not. The theme of tribal violence and its consequences is central to the old english poem beowulf, which heaney famously translated into a rich new idiom suited for a postcolonial age but still consonant. Beowulf audiobook seamus heaney translator audible. A native of northern ireland, heaney was raised in county derry, and later lived for many years in dublin. This audio book is the translated by irish poet and nobel laureate seamus heaney and he also narrates the audio book. See a complete list of the characters in beowulf and indepth analyses of beowulf, grendel, hrothgar, unferth, wiglaf, grendels mother, and the dragon. Born at mossbawn farmhouse between castledawson and toomebridge, county derry, he resided in dublin until his death. Beowulf is the conventional title of an old english epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative long lines, set in scandinavia, the oldest surviving epic poem of old english and thus commonly cited as one of the most important works of anglosaxon literature, and also arguably the earliest vernacular english literature. Beowulf bilingual edition by seamus heaney overdrive. Seamus heaneys new translation of beowulf is a work that is both true to the original poem and an expression of something fundamental to heaneys own.
Try one of the apps below to open or edit this item. His elegant use of language helps smooth out many of the translation bumps, without losing the distinctive, almost singsong rhythm of the original poem and the original old english text. A new verse translation by seamus heaney, paperback. Seamus heaney 193920 was an irish poet, playwright, translator, lecturer and recipient of the 1995 nobel prize in literature. A brilliant and faithful rendering of the anglosaxon epic from the nobel laureate. About the author seamus heaney was born in 1939 in county derry in northern ireland. In this new translation, seamus heaney has produced a work that is both true,line by line,to the original. Nobel laureate seamus heaneys new translation of beowulf comes to life in this gripping audio, read by heaney himself.
Oct 19, 2015 beowulf version 2 audiobook unknown, translated by francis barton gummere 1855 1919 beowulf was composed by an anonymous anglosaxon poet. Download this important work of anglosaxon literature and the oldest surviving epic poem of old english. Beowulf sets the standard for epic poetry in the english language, and seamus heaney s translation from the original anglosaxon aka. Seamus heaney reads his exquisite translation of beowulf and. Synopsis composed towards the end of the first millennium of our era, the anglosaxon poem beowulf is a northern epic and a classic of european literature. This new translation, by the nobel laureate poet seamus heaney, offers modern readers an accessible, intensely dramatic text. This is a short but beautiful book, and the gummere translation really captures the feel of the old english. Join beowulf, a young warrior, as he achieves glory by fighting and killing three fantastic monsters. Heres where youll find analysis about the book as a whole, from the major themes and ideas to. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Old english to a modern voice is poignantly refreshing. He grew up in the country, on a farm, in touch with a traditional rural way of life, which he wrote about in his first book. Composed toward the end of the first millennium of our era, beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of beowulf, a.
Composed toward the end of the first millennium of our. Beowulf read by seamus heany omnibus edition on august 30, 20, radio 4 paid tribute to seamus heaney, nobel prizewinning poet, internationally recognised as one of the greatest contemporary voices who passed away at the age of 74. Listen to beowulf translated by seamus heaney by anonymous available from rakuten kobo. In this new translation, seamus heaney has produced a work that is both true,line by line,to the original poem, and an expression, in its language and music, of something fundamental to his own creative gift. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to. In this new translation, seamus heaney has produced a work that is true, line by line, to the original poem. Hear the epic battle between the hero beowulf and the monster grendel, and then grendels mother. A new verse translation by seamus heaney overview composed toward the end of the first millennium, beowulf is the classic northern epic of a heros triumphs as a young warrior and his fated. Seamus heaneys new translation of beowulf is a work that is both true to the original poem and an expression of something fundamental to heaneys own creative gift. He was the author of over 20 volumes of poetry and criticism, and edited several widely used anthologies. Seamus heaneys new translation of beowulf is a work that is both true to the original poem and an expression of something fundamental to heaneys own creative gift one of the great classics of. He challenges beowulfs veracity when they meet and is very jealous. It seems like an appropriate title for seamus heaney, whose translation of the anglosaxon poem beowulf has become a modern classic in its own right. Seamus heaney reads his exquisite translation of beowulf.
Heaney s performance reminds us that beowulf, written near the turn of another millennium, was intended to be heard not read. Beowulf tells the story of a mysterious young warrior who saves the speardanes from the terrible monster grendel and his venomous mother. Beowulf is the conventional title of an old english epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative long lines, set in scandinavia, the oldest surviving epic poem of old english and thus. Beowulf read by seamus heany omnibus edition on august 30, 20, radio 4 paid tribute to seamus heaney, nobel prizewinning poet, internationally recognised as one of the greatest. The rattle bag, the anthology he cocurated with ted hughes, is one of the finest and popular poetry collections of its kind.
Synopsis composed towards the end of the first millennium of our era. New york times best seller and whitebread book of the year, nobel laureate seamus heaneys new translation of beowulf comes to life in this gripping audio. Born at mossbawn farmhouse between castledawson and toomebridge. New york times bestseller and winner of the costa book award composed toward the end of the first millennium, beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of beowulf, a. May 04, 2000 a new york times bestseller and whitbread book of the year. One of the great classics of english literature, it tells the story of a hero who wins glory and learns wisdom and is then called upon to face a final test against the monstrous. Later printing 10 light wear to the book and jacket. Beowulf read by seamus heany omnibus edition on august 30, 20, radio 4 paid tribute to seamus heaney, nobel prizewinning poet, internationally recognised. Beowulf sets the standard for epic poetry in the english language, and seamus heaneys translation from the original anglosaxon aka. Then in 2000, seamus heaney, 1939 20 a nobel prize winning, harvard university professor, published the newest translation of beowulf. The theme of tribal violence and its consequences is central to the old english poem beowulf, which heaney famously translated into a rich new idiom suited for a postcolonial age but still consonant with the distinctive poetic rhythms of its language. Listen to beowulf audiobook by seamus heaney free 30day. Beowulf translation by seamus heaney audiobook highbridge.