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Beowulf - An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem (Unabridged) by Francis Barton Gummere; Kevin Theis is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Beowulf - An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem (Unabridged) about?
"Beowulf" is the most celebrated epic poem in the English language, a sprawling, fantastical tale of bravery, heroism and Anglo-Saxon heraldry. The story of the great Geatish fighter Beowulf, who comes to the aid of the beleagued Hrothgar and his men, this is a tale in verse of three epic battles: Beowulf's fight with the monster Grendel, his face-off with Grendel's vengeful mother and, after serving as King for fifty years, Beowulf's fateful clash with a fire-breathing dragon.Francis B. Gummere's translation of this ancient text has been hailed for over a century and is here brought back to life with a summary of the poem by the English scholar Dr. J.L. Hall.
Who reads Beowulf - An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem (Unabridged)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Francis Barton Gummere; Kevin Theis
- Publisher
- Ft. Raphael Publishing Company
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Poetry, Ancient & Classical Poetry, Humanities
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