I. Beówulf: an Anglo-Saxon poem. II. The fight at Finnsburh: a fragment.

"Beówulf: an Anglo-Saxon poem. II. The fight at Finnsburh: a fragment" is an Old English epic poem composed between the 8th and early 11th centuries. The story follows Beowulf, a Geatish hero who travels to Denmark to save King Hrothgar's mead hall from the monster Grendel. After defeating Grendel and his vengeful mother, Beowulf returns home and eventually becomes king. Fifty years later, he faces his final challenge: a deadly dragon. This anonymous work blends pagan Scandinavian legend with Christian elements, creating one of the most important texts in Old English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Editor Harrison, James A. (James Albert), 1848-1911
Editor Sharp, Robert, 1851-1932
Title I. Beówulf: an Anglo-Saxon poem. II. The fight at Finnsburh: a fragment.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beowulf
Credits by Karl Hagen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
Language Old English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Epic poetry, English (Old)
Subject Monsters -- Poetry
Subject Dragons -- Poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 9700
Release Date
Last Update Apr 11, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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