Beowulf

<p><i>Beowulf</i> is an Old English heroic epic poem of unknown authorship dating as early as the 8th century. It is one of the most important and frequently translated works of Old English literature. The epic narrates the exploits of Beowulf a Geatish hero who battles the monster Grendel Grendel's mother and a dragon to protect the kingdom of the Danes. </p><p>Set in Scandinavia the poem explores themes of courage loyalty and the struggle between good and evil. <i>Beowulf</i> offers invaluable insights into the culture values and beliefs of Anglo-Saxon society. This edition while not a translation is invaluable to serious students of Old English offering a close look at the original text.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br>