Beowulf

This accessible illustrated guide is a great introduction to the story, its origins and its enduring legacy

This accessible illustrated guide is a great introduction to the story, its origins and its enduring legacy

The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information.

Dr Janina Ramirez is a presenter, lecturer and researcher, specialising in interpreting symbols and examining art works within their historical context. She is Course Director for the Undergraduate Certificate and Diploma in History of Art at the Department for Continuing Education, Oxford University. She has published widely on medieval art and literature, and has taught and researched across a broad chronological sweep, covering everything from the sculptures of antiquity to post-modern architecture. She has also written and presented a number of documentaries for BBC4 and Radio Four, and is a regular guest presenter of Front Row. She is a passionate and enthused academic driven by a desire to share ideas.