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This is the first complete verse translation of Beowulf, accompanied by facing-page Old English text. The first complete verse translation to include the Old English alongside the English translation. Porter’s translation, published here by Bill Griffiths’ Pirate Press, was a notable contribution to the study of Beowulf and its translation. In the original printed paper copy with Plastic binder clip. Scarce first edition of this landmark work. Published by subscription in a small edition. Card covers a little marked and creased to edges but generally VG