Beowulf - Hardcover

Beowulf is an epic poem that tells the story of a heroic warrior named Beowulf who travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat a monster named Grendel. Beowulf is known for his strength and bravery, and he proves himself in battle against Grendel and later against Grendel's mother. The second half of the poem takes place many years later when Beowulf is an old king and must face a dragon that threatens his people. The poem explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and the passing of time. This edition of Beowulf is translated by Francis B. Gummere, and includes an introduction and notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the poem.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.