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Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic poem of anonymous authorship, dating as recorded in the Nowell Codex manuscript from between the 8th to the 11th century, and relates events described as having occurred in what is now Denmark and Sweden. Commonly cited as one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, Beowulf has been the subject of much scholarly study, theory, speculation, discourse, and, at 3183 lines, has been noted for its length.
In the poem, Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, battles three antagonists: Grendel, who has been attacking the mead hall in Denmark called Heorot and its inhabitants; Grendel's mother; and, later in life after returning to Geatland (modern southern Sweden) and becoming a king, he fights an unnamed dragon. Beowulf is fatally wounded in the final battle, and after his death he is buried in a barrow in Geatland by his retainers. Source: Wikipedia (click to read more about it)
On here, you can read a short summary of the epic or read in depth about many of the main characters in Beowulf under the "Character's List". Or if you'd rather not do all of that reading, you can click on the "Pictures" tab and a short slide show that recaps many important scenes in the poem. And when your done, you can stop stressing about reading anymore by clicking on the "Links" tab above. Also check out my blog and feel free to drop a comment of what you think! Thank You ! And Enjoy ;D
In the poem, Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, battles three antagonists: Grendel, who has been attacking the mead hall in Denmark called Heorot and its inhabitants; Grendel's mother; and, later in life after returning to Geatland (modern southern Sweden) and becoming a king, he fights an unnamed dragon. Beowulf is fatally wounded in the final battle, and after his death he is buried in a barrow in Geatland by his retainers. Source: Wikipedia (click to read more about it)
On here, you can read a short summary of the epic or read in depth about many of the main characters in Beowulf under the "Character's List". Or if you'd rather not do all of that reading, you can click on the "Pictures" tab and a short slide show that recaps many important scenes in the poem. And when your done, you can stop stressing about reading anymore by clicking on the "Links" tab above. Also check out my blog and feel free to drop a comment of what you think! Thank You ! And Enjoy ;D