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Beowulf
- Narrated by: Svanur Thorkelsson
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
The Old English epic poem Beowulf, recorded in its original Saxon dialect for the first time.
Performed by Icelandic poet, playwright, professional storyteller and performer Svanur Thorkelsson, Audible’s production gives listeners the opportunity to experience how it might have felt to hear bards recite sections of the 3000-line poem from memory in Anglo Saxon dining halls. Audible’s Beowulf recaptures the heroic style and vast scale of what can be considered ‘England’s first native audiobook’.
Considered one of the most important pieces of English literature, Beowulf has gripped audiences for over 1,000 years. It has been hugely influential on English and world literature – in particular Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones – and has continued to be explored and reinterpreted through adaptations across mediums including novels, film, TV, opera, graphic novels and more.
About the narrator
Svanur Thorkelsson is a native Icelandic poet and a playwright. As a professional storyteller and a performer Svanur channels his passion for authentic Nordic and Anglo Saxon lore and legends. His work includes media such as radio, theatre and television as well as participation in public and private events. Svanur has also over the years worked to promote and partake in bardic events in the UK and Iceland.
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- Robert Olphert
- 06-09-21
Epic!
I absolutely loved this, they only word on modern English fit to discribe this story is epic!
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- R. J. The
- 21-03-21
Fabulous rendition
Spirited reading in Anglo-Saxon, Old English. Not in modern English! Highly recommended for hard core only.
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- tim geering
- 12-07-21
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Brilliant performance in the Old English. At times I was transported to the Great Hall and field's of honour standing alongside Beowulf. A starting point and destination for the further study of the origins of my mother tongue. I highly recommend.
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- Mx W M
- 28-12-22
Playback issue
I'm updating my review, as it appears the issue I was having was the app messing up.
The book is lovely to listen to, the narrator has a wonderful voice; I cannot understand the language, bar the occasional word here and there, but that's not why I bought it, I just wanted to listen.
Having read the translation and loved it, it was very special to listen to it in its original form.
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- richard2
- 16-02-22
Sounds grrrrrrrrrrreat!
Though I’ve studied some Anglo Saxon years ago, I can’t say I found this at all easy to understand. However, I love listening to the sound of it being so very well performed. It evokes such an atmosphere of the era. You’re right in the mead hall with a roaring fire and a lot of drink taken!
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