Beowulf
Seamus Heaney [Signed]
1999
Faber and Faber
First Edition
8vo
Description:
The first edition of the Nobel laureate's acclaimed translation of the Old English epic, featuring the author's signature to the title page.
His translation of the anonymous Old English poem Beowulf was a major literary event, noted for its rhythmic vitality and its ability to bridge the gap between ancient heroic language and modern verse.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Pictorial jacket over blue paper covered board and gilt titles to spine. Pages are clean and binding is firm. Paper remnants of a sticker to top right of the front end paper. Light pencil marginalia throughout. Boards are clean. Unclipped jacket is good with slight creasing to top edge.
Beowulf
Seamus Heaney [Signed]
1999
Faber and Faber
First Edition
8vo
Description:
The first edition of the Nobel laureate's acclaimed translation of the Old English epic, featuring the author's signature to the title page.
His translation of the anonymous Old English poem Beowulf was a major literary event, noted for its rhythmic vitality and its ability to bridge the gap between ancient heroic language and modern verse.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Pictorial jacket over blue paper covered board and gilt titles to spine. Pages are clean and binding is firm. Paper remnants of a sticker to top right of the front end paper. Light pencil marginalia throughout. Boards are clean. Unclipped jacket is good with slight creasing to top edge.
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