Grendel

In his effort to understand and work with the Anglo-Saxon poem, Beowulf, Michael Walton spent years reading and familiarizing himself with the ancient language and grammar.  Old English is different than modern.

His The Book of Beowulf reflects those long hours of study.  It is arguably one of the best translations of Beowulf.  We know that this epic poem came from as early as 1000 A.D. ~ passed down orally until finally preserved in a manuscript.

We will have the rare opportunity to learn from Mike Walton the process which brought us this modern version.  The author will be in The Neat Little Bookshop on Thursday, February 21 at 1:00 p.m. 
It's informal.  All are welcome.  "Coffee pot's always on..."

Retired from teaching, Mike lives on an old farm outside of Cayuga, Ontario.

*The Book of Beowulf, Michael Walton, 2007, Printed in Aylmer, Ontario, by Aylmer Express.  Bound at Bookshelf Bindery, Ridgetown, Ontario.
Image of Grendel: McMaster Humanities