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JazzyJake wrote: "Beowulf: Seamus Heaney translation"yesss, I've wanted to read that one for a while, and it would be nice to read with a group.
King Lear (William Shakespeare). I consider this story legendary simply because Lyr or Ler was a shadowy figure in English history before Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote a coherent story of the king and his daughters in his Historia Regum Britanniae (@1137). The story was drawn from Celtic tradition and early British history. Plus of course, Shakespeare's own design as well.
Some great picks! Three more nominations until a poll.
I will nominate The Aeneid by Virgil.
I’m going to nominate Volsunga Saga/Saga of the Volsungs.
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Old Books, New Readers
Books mentioned in this topic
The Epic of Gilgamesh (other topics)The Odyssey (other topics)
Siddhartha (other topics)
Folklore - legends, myths, oral history, fairy tales, and customs that are the traditions of a culture, subculture, or group.
Folklore we have already read: The Odyssey & Siddhartha
Please double check our previous read books before posting.
List of the previous books we have read for BOTM: Past BOTM's
Rules:
1. One book per person.
2. Book should follow the theme.
3. Poll will be set up when we reach 6 valid nominations.
4. Explain how your nomination applies to the theme.
*Reminder: Classic book must be +50 years old/prior to 1970*