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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 57 words
This work is addressed to two classes of readers. From both of these alike the translator begs sympathy and co operation. The Anglo Saxon scholar he hopes to please by adhering faithfully to the original. The student of English literature he aims to interest by giving him, in modern garb, the most ancient epic of our race.
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