Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden. Narrative combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, actual historical figures and events to create a striking work of great power and beauty. Genealogies.
| ISBN: | 9780486272641 |
| Publication date: | 1st February 2000 |
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| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 57 pages |
| Series: | Dover Thrift Editions |
| Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary |