Beyond the desolate moors and marshes is Hrothgar\'s lighted hall, holding out against the encroaching dark.
For many English speakers it is the first great epic, one that brings vividly to life their forefathers and their love of adventure.
This Abridged version of the epic poem is based upon two authoritative translations of.
A mead-hall revered by all Norsemen, until one night Grendel, the fen-demon, bursts through the door.
Beowulf is an epic Anglo-Saxon poem which is both subtle and savage.
Beyond the desolate moors and marshes is Hrothgar\'s lighted hall, holding out against the encroaching dark