{"product_id":"beowulf-verse-translation-seamus-heaney-folio-society-2010-1st-ed-vgc","title":"Beowulf - Poetry - Folio Society - 2010 1st ed. - Leather - Becca Thorne - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeowulf, A Verse Translation. Introduced and translated by Seamus Heaney. 14 integrated footer illustrations and decorative page borders by Becca Thorne. Decorated title page and borders throughout. Side-by-side translation with Old English. Maroon endpapers. Quarter bound in dark brown leather with gold blocked maroon cloth sides. Gold top page edge. Gold slipcase with maroon front motif. xxvii + 218pp. 28.8x20cm. Fine edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeowulf is the great Old English epic poem about a warrior who travels to Denmark to defeat the monster Grendel. After overcoming Grendel and the monster's mother, Beowulf later becomes king and eventually faces a dragon in his final battle. The poem explores heroism, loyalty, kingship, fate and mortality and remains one of the foundational works of English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Book is like new, small light scratch on case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55650619031891,"sku":"2026_10_43_25533","price":257.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_0bb543c3-9e0b-46f9-951a-d5150435f625.jpg?v=1793208160","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/beowulf-verse-translation-seamus-heaney-folio-society-2010-1st-ed-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}