“Breathtaking”

—The Dewdrop

“In his newly released translation of Beowulf, Donald Mace Williams has brought the historical context and the sheer drama of the original English poem to life for the 21st century. His fresh take on the story as well as the introductory material make this work far more accessible to students who typically find themselves separated from the novelty and allure that Beowulf should automatically offer to readers. Williams has set the table, so to speak, for today's readers, and as a high school English teacher I look forward to implementing this new version into my curriculum. Many thanks from a grateful teacher!”

—Sheryl Oliver, Panhandle High School, Panhandle, Texas

“From the first word of the brief and extremely helpful introduction to the last word of the translation, Williams captures you and will not let you go. His lyrical prose energizes and delights you; the strategically sparse notes propel you further along; and the whole experience of this powerful book leaves you wanting more. I strongly recommend it.”

—Robert Bjork, director of the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies