One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English.
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Originally written in Old English verse, it is presented here in an authoritative prose translation by R.
The poem combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, and actual historical figures and events in a narrative that ranges from vivid descriptions of fierce fighting and detailed portrayals of court life to earnest considerations of social and moral dilemmas.
Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing his life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon\'s rampage.
Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden.
One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English
