A verse translation of the first great narrative poem in the English language that captures the feeling and tone of the original.
Beowulf: An Updated Verse Translation (Perennial Classics)
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Frederick Rebsamen was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. He received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Arkansas, and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.
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Von Jens Schneider
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Nachdem ich bereits verschiedene Versionen des Beowulf gelesen habe, mir aber aufgrund mangelnder Kenntnisse des Westsächsischen das Original verwehrt blieb, muss ich sagen, dass diese Version ganz klar mein Favorit ist. Selbst bei anderen versbasierten Translationen ist mir das Epos nie so dicht und präsent vorgekommen. Durch das Beibehalten der Stabreime und der Strukturierung in zwei Halbzeilen weht durch diese Ausgabe ein Hauch mehr Authentizität als durch andere. Vor allem laut gelesen bekommt man trotz modernem Englisch ein Gefühl dafür, wie es wohl einmal im Original gedacht gewesen sein mag. Der Autor hat sich große Mühe gegeben, die Kennings und mitunter wohl eigentümlichen Komposita des Originals mit der Versform in Einklang zu halten. Auch sehr angenehm die zurückhaltend eingestreuten "Prosa-Absätze", die wichtige Handlungsstränge oder Charaktere erläutern.
Eine echte Empfehlung. Aufgrund der eingesteuten Erläuterungen besonders für diejenigen geeignet, die bisher den Beowulf noch nicht gelesen haben.
Eine echte Empfehlung. Aufgrund der eingesteuten Erläuterungen besonders für diejenigen geeignet, die bisher den Beowulf noch nicht gelesen haben.
Von E. Glass
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Having read a few translations of Beowulf I have to say that this one is my favorite by far. The aliterative prose is earthy and primal and flows beautifully. One feels truly transported to the mead halls of Iron Age Scandinavia as the full force of this ancient tale unfolds.
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Unusual but good translation
25. Februar 2008
Von Jordan M. Poss
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Frederick Rebsamen's recently revised translation of Beowulf is stands out from the crowd. Having read the poem dozens of times, both in Old English and in translation, I have to say that this is certainly the most literal rendering of the poem in modern English that I've yet read.
Rebsamen states in his introduction and notes that he set out to produce a translation that would not only recreate the exciting story of the epic, but would give the reader a feel for the poetry and rhythm of the original. He has succeeded remarkably. Where most modern English editions of Beowulf are set in blank or free verse, Rebsamen follows the original four-stress pattern of Anglo-Saxon poetry and goes so far as to include the caesura or pause in the middle of each line. The language of the original also shows through very clearly. Beowulf includes scores of kennings, and Rebsamen translates many of them literally.
The translation is not without flaws, of course. Owing to the lilting, stop and start rhythms typical of Old English poetry and Rebsamen's faithful translation, the phrases sometimes seem to run over one another. The unique style also takes some time to get used to, but it's certainly worth it.
Recommended.
Rebsamen states in his introduction and notes that he set out to produce a translation that would not only recreate the exciting story of the epic, but would give the reader a feel for the poetry and rhythm of the original. He has succeeded remarkably. Where most modern English editions of Beowulf are set in blank or free verse, Rebsamen follows the original four-stress pattern of Anglo-Saxon poetry and goes so far as to include the caesura or pause in the middle of each line. The language of the original also shows through very clearly. Beowulf includes scores of kennings, and Rebsamen translates many of them literally.
The translation is not without flaws, of course. Owing to the lilting, stop and start rhythms typical of Old English poetry and Rebsamen's faithful translation, the phrases sometimes seem to run over one another. The unique style also takes some time to get used to, but it's certainly worth it.
Recommended.
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Mesmerizing alliteration
29. Dezember 2009
Von Mark Twain
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Rebsamen's Beowulf is a great translation. It's poetic and really captures the alliterative force of the Anglo-Saxon (Old English) original. Reading it aloud is pure fun and you really need to do this to experience how good Rebsamen's translation and poetry is. The 3 contemporary translations that I like most are Rebsamen's, Dick Ringler's, and Seamus Heaney's - in that order. All are fine and are qualitatively different. If you have ever tried to translate poetry from Old English or German you will understand the challenge and you'll likely agree that Rebsamen has translated in the right style and with passion.
When read aloud, this translation mesmerizing. The language is beautiful and the rhythms haunting. There is a short but insightful introduction, a glossary of names at the back, genealogies, and recommendations for further reading and study of Anglo-Saxon language, Beowulf studies, and Anglo-Saxon history. I just love this period and its literature and Rebsamen has added to the pleasure.
(For another alliterative delight, check out, "The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun", by that famous Anglo-Saxonist and fantasy author, J.R.R. Tolkien)
When read aloud, this translation mesmerizing. The language is beautiful and the rhythms haunting. There is a short but insightful introduction, a glossary of names at the back, genealogies, and recommendations for further reading and study of Anglo-Saxon language, Beowulf studies, and Anglo-Saxon history. I just love this period and its literature and Rebsamen has added to the pleasure.
(For another alliterative delight, check out, "The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun", by that famous Anglo-Saxonist and fantasy author, J.R.R. Tolkien)
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Beowulf comes to life - with a small warning about the cover
18. Februar 2013
Von tegthethird
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After doing some research on different translations of Beowulf, I decided to read this one. I was not disappointed. Rebsamen attempts to translate the poem into modern language while still keeping the rules of alliterative verse from the original. He also includes descriptions of some of the background episodes so that the events in the poem have their full context. I'm by no means a Beowulf expert and cannot speak to the fidelity of the translation, but Rebsamen offers a good explanation of the original and his methods of translation at the beginning of the book, which seemed perfectly reasonable and acceptable to me, given what he was trying to accomplish. This translation brought the poem to life more than any excerpts that I had read in a classroom setting, and I felt compelled to read it aloud to get the full effect. An excellent choice if you are seeking to enjoy reading a modern translation of a classic without worrying too much about studying the original.
A small warning: the image given for the book and the cover of the book I actually recieved were very different. I don't know if anyone else has experienced this. My copy was white with an image of a warrior from some Italian painting spread across the front and back of the cover. It still looked attractive and I did not mind, but I can see how some people would be bothered by this.
A small warning: the image given for the book and the cover of the book I actually recieved were very different. I don't know if anyone else has experienced this. My copy was white with an image of a warrior from some Italian painting spread across the front and back of the cover. It still looked attractive and I did not mind, but I can see how some people would be bothered by this.
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