In this short video she briefly mentions that there are very many translations of Beowulf. She then reads the first page of five of her favourite translations - Seamus Heaney, Thomas Mayer, Maria...
In this short video she briefly mentions that there are very many translations of Beowulf. She then reads the first page of five of her favourite translations - Seamus Heaney, Thomas Mayer, Maria Dahvana Headley, RM Liuzza, and Klaeber's Beowulf. She also describes why she likes each version, and that's the real value of the video.
I like the fact that she's not an Old English purist and that she just wants people to read Beowulf, no matter what version, and doesn't want people to struggle (and give up on) Old English versions.
This video is so good! I'm disappointed she hasn't done more longform content. The shorts/tiktok style stuff is amusing, but this is the kind of post I adore. I added the Thomas Meyer version to...
This video is so good! I'm disappointed she hasn't done more longform content. The shorts/tiktok style stuff is amusing, but this is the kind of post I adore. I added the Thomas Meyer version to my reading list since it "shapes" the lines into a poetic style I find visually appealing.
Yes! I'd love to watch more long-form content from her. There's a few videos where she's at a church or cathedral and talking about a small detail, and I could watch that for an hour. I agree with...
Yes! I'd love to watch more long-form content from her. There's a few videos where she's at a church or cathedral and talking about a small detail, and I could watch that for an hour. I agree with @MimicSquid - there are some people who have an expertise and they're also good at talking about it and I want to listen to them.
As an aside, that's why I love YT channels like ReligionForBreakfast, HistoriaCivilis or toldinstone who just knock out these very detailed in-depth videos on their topics of expertise.
As an aside, that's why I love YT channels like ReligionForBreakfast, HistoriaCivilis or toldinstone who just knock out these very detailed in-depth videos on their topics of expertise.
You beat me to mentioning it. It's targeted at something like 8-12, but it's like one of those clever kid's shows that is still so full of fun things for the adults to take in that they'll also...
You beat me to mentioning it. It's targeted at something like 8-12, but it's like one of those clever kid's shows that is still so full of fun things for the adults to take in that they'll also enjoy it, especially if you're at least somewhat familiar with the original work to see the parallels. The art is also delightful. I bought a copy with the intention of eventually giving it to nephews, but made sure to read it myself first.
What a delightful video. I always love it when people speak with passion about their area of expertise. The breakdown of why they're so good really makes it more interesting, and she's got a sharp...
What a delightful video. I always love it when people speak with passion about their area of expertise. The breakdown of why they're so good really makes it more interesting, and she's got a sharp wit to go with it.
Just FYI, there is a free online version over at Project Gutenberg Personally, I think that the Seamus Heaney version is the best one with which to start.
In this short video she briefly mentions that there are very many translations of Beowulf. She then reads the first page of five of her favourite translations - Seamus Heaney, Thomas Mayer, Maria Dahvana Headley, RM Liuzza, and Klaeber's Beowulf. She also describes why she likes each version, and that's the real value of the video.
I like the fact that she's not an Old English purist and that she just wants people to read Beowulf, no matter what version, and doesn't want people to struggle (and give up on) Old English versions.
This video is so good! I'm disappointed she hasn't done more longform content. The shorts/tiktok style stuff is amusing, but this is the kind of post I adore. I added the Thomas Meyer version to my reading list since it "shapes" the lines into a poetic style I find visually appealing.
Yes! I'd love to watch more long-form content from her. There's a few videos where she's at a church or cathedral and talking about a small detail, and I could watch that for an hour. I agree with @MimicSquid - there are some people who have an expertise and they're also good at talking about it and I want to listen to them.
As an aside, that's why I love YT channels like ReligionForBreakfast, HistoriaCivilis or toldinstone who just knock out these very detailed in-depth videos on their topics of expertise.
This post inspired me to finally start reading Beowulf. I am a few hundred lines into Maria Dahvana Headley‘s translation and loving it. How fun!
Not mentioned in the video, but I'd like to offer an honorable mention to Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith.
You beat me to mentioning it. It's targeted at something like 8-12, but it's like one of those clever kid's shows that is still so full of fun things for the adults to take in that they'll also enjoy it, especially if you're at least somewhat familiar with the original work to see the parallels. The art is also delightful. I bought a copy with the intention of eventually giving it to nephews, but made sure to read it myself first.
What a delightful video. I always love it when people speak with passion about their area of expertise. The breakdown of why they're so good really makes it more interesting, and she's got a sharp wit to go with it.
Just FYI, there is a free online version over at Project Gutenberg
Personally, I think that the Seamus Heaney version is the best one with which to start.