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The epic poem follows Beowulf, a hero who comes to aid Hrothgar, King of the Danes, in his fight against the vicious monster Grendel. Before the tale is over, Beowulf fights and defeats Grendel, Grendel’s mother, becomes king of the Geats, and vanquishes a dragon.
Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem 8/8/13 3:21 PM http://www.gutenberg.org/files/16328/16328-h/16328-h.htm Page 9 of 134 devoured, while no one is found strong enough and bold enough to cope with the monster. For twelve years he persecutes Hrothgar and his vassals. Over sea, a day’s voyage off, Beowulf, of the Geats, nephew of
17 wrz 2024 · Beowulf is a heroic poem, considered the highest achievement of Old English literature and the earliest European vernacular epic. It deals with events of the early 6th century CE and is believed to have been composed between 700 and 750.
Introduction Beowulf, an Old English epic poem written between the 8th and 11th centuries, has long fascinated scholars and readers alike. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its portrayal of a legendary hero, larger-than-life conflicts, and its profound impact on subsequent literature and storytelling.
Beowulf: An Epic Poem Introduction The story of the hero Beowulf is the only surviving complete poem from Anglo-Saxon times. It is over 3000 lines long and was written by an Anglo-Saxon poet (minstrel) in the language of Old English. The tale tells of the life and adventures of the Swedish hero Beowulf
BEOWULF AN ANGLO-SAXON EPIC POEM TRANSLATED BY JOHN LESSLIE HALL (1892) EDITED AND COMPILED BY RHONDA L. KELLEY. FIGURE 1 THE FIRST FOLIO OF THE HEROIC EPIC POEM BEOWULF, WRITTEN PRIMARILY IN THE WEST SAXON DIALECT OF OLD ENGLISH. PART OF THE COTTON MS VITELLIUS A XV MANUSCRIPT CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE BRITISH LIBRARY.
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