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Beowulf by Anonymous & Gummere is a work of literary fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Beowulf is the earliest extant poem in a modern European language. It was composed in England four centuries before the Norman Conquest. As a social document this great epic poem is invaluable -- reflecting a feudal, newly Christian world of heroes and monsters, blood and victory, life and death. As a work of art it is quite unique; Beowulf rings with a beauty, power, and artistry that have kept it alive for more than twelve centuries. The noble simplicity of Beowulf's anonymous Anglo-Saxon singer is recaptured in this vivid translation by Burton Raffel.The earliest extant poem in a modern European language, Beowulf was composed 400 years before the Norman Conquest. As a social document, this great epic poem reflects a feudal, newly Christian world of heroes and monsters, blood and victory and death. As a work of art, it rings with a beauty, power, and artistry that have kept it alive for more than twelve centuries.MASS MARKET PAPER

Who reads Beowulf?

Author

Anonymous & Gummere

Publisher

The Echo Library

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9781406804904

Category

work of literary fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Romance, Poetry

Rating

3.42 / 5 (52 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14