To retell the ancient story of Beowulf, Mr. Rumford utilizes only the words that can be traced to the old language. Three words (dragon, ogre and giant) come from Greek or Latin and three words: they their and them are not Anglo-Saxon words, but he could not tell the story without incorporating them.
The art work and a few Old English phrases make this retelling unique and memorable.
Warning: Some of the word choice is quite gruesome and graphic- "The sinews were bursting, the arm bones loosening .. . " just one example.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
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