Beowulf Basic Readings

Basic Readings in Anglo-Saxon England #1

by Peter S. Baker (Editor)

Beowulf, though it stands at the beginning of the canon of English literature, remains an enigmatic and controversial poem, subject to an enormous range of interpretations. This volume offers the best essays on Beowulf written during the past twenty-five years, providing a solid foundation for study of the poem and an overview of the latest trends in scholarship.

Genres: Classics

Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[M.J. Fiori]

A representative collection of essays on Beowulf, including such canon pieces as Tolkien's "The Monsters and the Crtitics." All of the essays in here are must-reads, though most can also be found in other, more specialized Beowulf anthologies.