Beowulf Children The life of Demetrius (337–283

The life of Demetrius (337–283 BCE) serves as a through-line to the forty years following the death of Alexander the Great (323–282 BCE)

never afraid to improve on reality

Readers aged 9-12 will discover the wonders of philosophy in this highly illustrated

With scintillating arguments

Fans of The White Lotus will love this taut

Beowulf Children The life of Demetrius (337–283Accurate and literally faithful, the Donaldson translation conveys the full meaning and spirit of the original. "Backgrounds and Contexts" provides readers with the historical, linguistic, and literary settings of Beowulf, including Robert C. Hughes on the origins of the Old English language, E. Talbot Donaldson's presentation of the major features of Old English poetry, new material on Beowulf's tribes and genealogies, three maps, and a facsimile