Malachi answers “In the summary of this book, it says "A...”

ImScared3222 asked this question about Beowulf:

In the summary of this book, it says "A new, feminist translation". Do the translator's personal views change the narrative of this story? Is this translation more of an opinion piece? I'm asking genuinely - not looking for a fight.

Malachi It's a very good question and I appreciate the comments below. I put this on my list and then upon reading the summary thought about not reading it. T…moreIt's a very good question and I appreciate the comments below. I put this on my list and then upon reading the summary thought about not reading it. Then this question and comments below make me think it may in fact be worth reading afterall. (less)

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