num_pages: 176
description: The finest literary work passed down to us from Anglo-Saxon times, Beowulf celebrates the existence of heroism in a dark world of feuds, violence, and uncertainty. Set in the legendary Scandinavian past, Beowulf comes to the aid of the Danish king Hrothgar by killing the terrifying monsterGrendel and its vengeful mother. A lifetime later, Beowulf courageously prepares for another great battle when a fiery dragon threatens his own kingdom. This acclaimed translation contains a critical introduction, a full index of names, and extensive notes.
language: English
title: Beowulf
titlecomplete: Beowulf
characters: Grendel, Hrothgar, Unferth, Wealhtheow, Wiglaf, Beowulf, Breca, Onela
genres: Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Read For School, High School, School, Literature, Mythology, Poetry, Medieval
ratings_count: 295566
places: Sweden, Geatland, Denmark
publisher: Oxford University Press