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BEOWULF IBD

SAMUEL HARDEN CHURCH
NABU PRESS
04 / 2012
9781248489031
Anglès

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'Beowulf' is an epic poem of Old English literature, a cornerstone of the Anglo-Saxon tradition. The poem recounts the heroic deeds of Beowulf, a Geatish warrior renowned for his strength and courage. He sails to the aid of Hrothgar, king of the Danes, whose mead hall, Heorot, is terrorized by the monstrous Grendel. Beowulf confronts and defeats Grendel, and later, Grendel?s vengeful mother. Later in life, Beowulf returns to Geatland and becomes king. His final challenge comes in the form of a dragon, whose treasure hoard has been disturbed. Beowulf, though aged, confronts the dragon in a fierce battle, ultimately slaying the beast but at the cost of his own life. The poem explores themes of heroism, fate, good versus evil, and the transience of human life and glory. 'Beowulf' stands as a testament to the values and beliefs of early medieval society, offering a window into a world of warriors, monsters, and the enduring power of legend.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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