Beowulf
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Beowulf
R. K. Gordon
One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden.Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon's rampage. 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. Originally written in Old English verse, it is presented here in an authoritative prose translation by R. K. Gordon.
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Author
Beowulf
Pages
57
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Published Date
1992-09-30
ISBN
0486272648 9780486272641
Ratings
Google: 3
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"My English teacher from High School, Mr. Gaither was really passionate about this one and Shakespeare. He would read us some parts and with that deep voice of his, it was just memorizing. Great teacher."
Norma Blanco
"Awesome classic. Beautiful symbolism."
Becky Wolt
"Beowulf's humility and courage are what really shines through! Despite his immense strength, he never sees himself as better than anyone else, even when he becomes a king. "
Edwand Rivers
"TRASH! I read it twice in high school and hated it. I decided to reread it like a few weeks ago and it still ******* sucks. Like, why didn’t the story end after Grendel’s mom? That dragon was whack. "
Casey Davitt
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