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Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-161)
Introduction / Alain Renoir -- On the translation -- Note on pronunciation -- Beowulf -- Genealogical tables -- Glossary of proper names -- List of poetic translators -- Selected bibliography
The Anglo-Saxon poem recounting the story of Beowulf's battle with the monster, Grendel, is translated in the style of contemporary verse