The finest literary work passed down to us from Anglo-Saxon times, Beowulf celebrates the existence of heroism in a dark world of feuds, violence, and uncertainty.
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This acclaimed translation contains a critical introduction, a full index of names, and extensive notes.
A lifetime later, Beowulf courageously prepares for another great battle when a fiery dragon threatens his own kingdom.
Set in the legendary Scandinavian past, Beowulf comes to the aid of the Danish king Hrothgar by killing the terrifying monster Grendel and its vengeful mother.
The finest literary work passed down to us from Anglo-Saxon times, Beowulf celebrates the existence of heroism in a dark world of feuds, violence, and uncertainty
