At times the war-band broke... «Beowulf: A New Verse Translation»
innashpitzberg29 июня 2013At times the war-band broke into a gallop, Letting their chestnut horses race Wherever they found the going good On those well-known tracks. Meanwhile, a thane Of the king’s household, a carrier of tales, A traditional singer deeply schooled In the lore of the past, linked a new theme To a strict metre. The man started To recite with skill, rehearsing Beowulf’s Triumphs and feats in well-fashioned lines, Entwining his words.
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