Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse
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"The Bear Catcher: A Free Translation from Latvian Irregular Verse to English Heroic Tale" is an outstanding Latvian poem of the 16th century, created by Andrei Pumpurs. The poem tells about the exciting adventures of the hero, who treats the bear as a real enemy in order to win the victory in a tough fight. For centuries, "The Bear Catcher" is considered a classic work that not only emphasizes heroism and courage, but also reveals the deep meaning of conquering the environment and self-discovery. This poem invites the reader into an epic world where every step turns into a test and an opportunity to achieve greatness.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Andrejs Pumpurs
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2006-01-02
- Title
- Bearslayer
A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse - Translator
- A. J. Cropley
- Subject
- Epic literature, Latvian -- Adaptations
Epic poetry
PG