Read & Review: "The Battle of Maldon"

Although we know Tolkien as one of the most influential authors of the 20th century, the progenitor of the modern fantasy genre, he would have likely defined himself by his academic work, as a professor and scholar of Old English. The recent posthumous volume The Battle of Maldon includes his prose translation of that text, a fanfiction (yes, really!) based on it, and a lecture on Old English poetry.

In the latest article in our occasional Read & Review column, Narya reviews The Battle of Maldon. What can you expect to find in its pages? And as a non-Middle-earth book by Tolkien, is it a book you should consider adding to your collection?

You can read Narya's review of "The Battle of Maldon" here.

Posted on 23 June 2023 (updated 29 July 2023) by SWG Moderators