About the book
Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. He then returns to his own country and dies in old age in a vivid fight against a dragon. The poem is about encountering the monstrous, defeating it, and then having to live on in the exhausted aftermath.
Editions of Beowulf
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781454958963
- EBook
- ISBN 9781454958970
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Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. He then returns to his own country and dies in old age in a vivid fight against a dragon. The poem is about encountering the monstrous, defeating it, and then having to live on in the exhausted aftermath.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beowulf about?
Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. He then returns to his own country and dies in old age in a vivid fight against a dragon. The poem is about encountering the monstrous, defeating it, and then having to live on in the exhausted aftermath.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beowulf?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Beowulf?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781454958963
Is Beowulf part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Signature Editions
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beowulf?
Anonymous
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Beowulf is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781454958963) and ebook(ISBN 9781454958970)
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