| Beowulf Enriched Classi Edition Contributor(s): Anonymous (Author) |
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ISBN: 1416500375 ISBN-13: 9781416500377 Publisher: Simon & Schuster OUR PRICE: $4.46 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats Published: July 2005 Annotation: The story of one man's triumph over a legendary monster, "Beowulf" marks the beginning of Anglo-Saxon literature as we know it today. This "Enriched Classic" includes: • A concise introduction that gives readers important background information • A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context • An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations • Detailed explanatory notes • Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work • Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction • A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience "Enriched Classics" offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Poetry | Medieval - Poetry | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 829 |
| Lexile Measure: 1090 |
| Series: Enriched Classics (Pocket) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 4.2" W x 6.84" (0.20 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The story of one man's triumph over a legendary monster, Beowulf marks the beginning of Anglo-Saxon literature as we know it today. This Enriched Classic includes: • A concise introduction that gives readers important background information • A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context • An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations • Detailed explanatory notes • Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work • Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction • A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. Series edited by Cynthia Brantley Johnson |