Beowulf

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Welcome to Stray Reads! For our fifth episode, Sergio and Sol are joined by Kris to discuss Beowulf, one of the most important and translated works of Old English literature, which is why we collectively read 4 different versions of it. Join us to talk about the possibility space that is opened up when different translators tackle the same work with different views and objectives, what it means to be a good king and how that is not enough to lead a satisfying life, and how reading multiple versions of Unferth being dunked on is just such a delight. You can find the original text of Beowulf at: https://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Cotton_MS_Vitellius_A_XV Find Sergio at @fireblend, and the podcast at @strayreadspod. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach us at [email protected]! Next Month's Book: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone! Intro/Outro music is Aesthetics by SoulProdMusic.

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