Ergebnis für "Beowulf" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

Im ältesten Heldenepos des Nordens entfaltet sich die Welt des frühen Mittelalters, in der Mut, Ehre und das Ringen mit dem Schicksal im Zentrum stehen. Der Held Beowulf kämpft gegen das menschenfressende Monster Grendel, dessen rachsüchtige Mutter und schließlich gegen einen Feuer speienden Drachen – ein Dreiklang heroischer Prüfungen, der das Ende einer Ära markiert. Diese Erzählung beeinflusste nicht nur die englische Literatur maßgeblich, sondern inspirierte auch J. R. R. Tolkien, der selbst ein herausragender Kenner des Beowulf -Epos war.

Stephen Mitchell's marvelously clear and vivid rendering recreates the robust masculine music of the original. It both hews closely to the Old English and captures its wild energy and vitality, not just as a deep "work of literature" but also as a rousing entertainment that can still stir our feelings and rivet our attention today, after more than a thousand years. This new translation - spare, sinuous, vigorous in its narration, and translucent in its poetry - makes a masterpiece accessible to everyone.

Für ein jugendliches Publikum erzählt! Magische Geschichten von Rittern, magischen Schwertern, Kämpfern, die auf Schwänen dahinsegeln, Untiere, Liebe, Hass und Rache: Das sind die Stoffe, die diese Werke so unsterblich gemacht haben! Mit dabei: Beowulf, Parzival, Lohengrin, Tristan und Isolde, Wieland der Schmied, Siegfried, Walther und Hildegard, Gudrun und Wieland der Schmied.

"Narrator JD Jackson addresses his listener as "bro" in this decidedly contemporary retelling of the classic saga...His brilliant performance captures all the artistry, wit, and immediacy of this fresh translation, and breathes new life into what for most has been a literary fossil." --...

Beowulf fährt nach Dänemark, um dort den Menschen gegen das Ungeheuer Grendel und dessen Mutter beizustehen. Er muss in den Kampf gegen beide ziehen. Wer wird gewinnen? Eine der ältesten und berühmtesten Sagen der Mythengeschichte.

Liz fürchtet nur zwei Dinge: den Anblick von Blut und die Vorstellung, von Vampiren gebissen zu werden. Schlechte Voraussetzungen für ihre neue Anstellung als Blutmagd. Nun muss sie es regungslos über sich ergehen lassen, wenn von ihr getrunken wird. Sonderbarerweise verabscheut der hochmütige Vampir Aydan, für den sie eingestellt wurde, die Vorstellung, von ihr zu trinken, ähnlich wie Liz. Aus ihrer Abneigung zueinander entwickelt sich schon bald eine verbotene Faszination. Mit jeder gemeinsamen Nacht wächst eine neue, noch tiefere Angst in Liz heran: ihr Herz an einen Vampir zu verlieren.

Forget George and the Dragon. Forget Sir Lancelot and tales of Knightly exploits. This is dirty, bloody work. This is violent, visceral action. This is a mercenary knight as you've never seen one before. Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the...

This classic and much lauded retelling of Beowulf follows the monster Grendel as he learns about humans and fights the war at the center of the Anglo Saxon classic epic.

A new generation is growing up on the island paradise of Camelot, ignorant of the Great Grendel Wars fought when their parents and grandparents first arrived on Earth. Setting out to explore the mainland, this group of young rebels feels ready to fight any grendels that get in their way. On Avalon, however, there are monsters that dwarf the ones their parents fought, and as the group will soon learn, monsters also dwell in the human heart. Avalon does not give up her secrets easily, and some of those mysteries are wicked as sin and blacker than the grave.

Immerse yourself in the epic world of "Beowulf," where heroic battles and mythical creatures dominate the landscape. This classic tale of bravery, honor, and fate is brought to life, offering listeners a deep dive into one of the oldest stories in English literature.

The origins, history and authorship of Beowulf are shrouded in uncertainty. This heroic epic probably began, as most do, with a wandering troubadour strumming a stringed instrument, sitting before a hearth-fire, and singing the verses to a spellbound audience arrayed before him. Beowulf is a rousing adventure story, filled with intrepid heroes, monsters and fire-breathing dragons, which can be listened to for the sheer enjoyment of the tale.

“A prodigiously imaginative collection.” —New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice “Dazzling tales from a master of the fantastic.” —Washington Post Book World Fragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram...

"Susan Bennett masterfully narrates a stunning retelling of Beowulf that confronts all manner of monsters...Powerful, upsetting, and unforgettable, Bennett's narration is staggeringly potent." — AudioFile Magazine New York Times bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley presents a modern...

Discover the epic tale of Beowulf like never before in this stunning illustrated publication. Immerse yourself in a world of heroes, monsters, and epic battles as this timeless poem is given new life with breathtaking visuals. Journey alongside Beowulf as he faces ferocious foes, including man-slaying Grendel, his wolfish mother, and the fearsome dragon.

In the third exciting novel of this treasure-hunting series, Thalia Phoenix (aka Phoe), who is an amateur archaeologist, is at an impasse when Simon Kessler wants her to find Beowulf's lair. Convinced that the Beowulf myth is nothing but an ancient poem, she refuses. Instead Peter takes the mission. When Peter bungles the job, Phoe, Peter, Jonathan, and a computer expert named Kadan get swept up into something dangerous and compelling, something no human has ever experienced.

In Ashley Crownover's debut, the classic tale of Beowulf is retold from the point of view of Wealtheow, Queen of the Danes. After a century of silence, Wealtheow provides a woman's perspective on the issues facing her people, raising intriguing literary questions. 

Both epic and intimate, Shield Maiden is the brilliantly imagined retelling of Beowulf from the perspective of a fierce young woman reclaiming her power. Fryda has grown up hearing tales of her uncle, King Beowulf, and his spectacular defeat of the monstrous Grendel. Her one desire is to become...

A mysterious circus terrifies an audience for one extraordinary performance before disappearing into the night, taking one of the spectators along with it . . . In a novella set two years after the events of American Gods, Shadow pays a visit to an ancient Scottish mansion, and finds himself...