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<p><p>Widely regarded as the first true masterpiece of English literature, Beowulf describes the thrilling adventures of a great Scandinavian warrior of the sixth century. Its lyric intensity and imaginative vitality are unparalleled, and the poem has greatly influenced many important modern novelists and poets, most notably J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings.</p> <p>Part history and part mythology, Beowulf opens in the court of the Danish king where a horrible demon named Grendel devours men in their sleep every night. The hero Beowulf arrives and kills the monster, but joy turns to horror when Grendel s mother attacks the hall to avenge the death of her son. Ultimately triumphant, Beowulf becomes king himself and rules peacefully for fifty years until, one dark day, a foe more powerful than any he has yet faced is aroused an ancient dragon guarding a horde of treasure. Once again, Beowulf must summon all his strength and courage to face the beast, but this time victory exacts a terrible price.</p></p><h3>VOYA</h3><p>These two Beowulf retellings allow the Old English poem to be accessible and enjoyable to younger readers as well as some older ones. Both versions con

Author

retold by Penelope Hicks

Publisher

Kingfisher Books Ltd

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780753461341

Subjects

Folklore, Literary Fiction, Children'S