S11 E2: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Translating Beowulf

Update: 2025-04-08

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Why should we care about poetry? Are we just too stupid to really understand it? Find out as we discuss Tolkien's thoughts on how to properly translate an Old English poem into prose, and the many errors that a translator can fall into in the process.

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S11 E2: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Translating Beowulf

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S11 E2: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Translating Beowulf