Beowulf (Aziloth Books)

by Anonymous

Overview

A stirring tale of heroism, monsters and battle, 'Beowulf' is famous as the first epic poem in English literature. Written down sometime in the 7th century, an oral version of the poem was probably recited by bards several hundred years earlier. Beowulf battles the ogre Grendl for fame and reward, but has then to cope with the vengeance of an even greater fiend - the monster's mother. In his final battle, abandoned by his warriors, he must face the wrath of a fearsome dragon alone. This poem opens a door on the world-view of the Dark Ages, with its code of honour between warriors, its belief in Magic, and the implacable power of Fate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781907523939
Publisher:	Aziloth Books
Publication date:	02/14/2011
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Anonymous. Yeah, there's not much we can tell you about the author as nobody knows anything beyond a wide estimate that Beowulf was written between the 8th and 11th centuries CE. We think you'll enjoy the tale even without knowing anything about the author. Oh, who are we kidding? Odds are, you're reading this only because it was assigned in class, but hey, it has a cool cover.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	ix
	Beowulf	23
	Afterword	123
	Glossary of Names	149
	Genealogies	160

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"The way [Rosalyn Landor] phrases the majestic syntax makes this a more accessible version of the seminal classic." —-AudioFile

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