Beowulf (1913)

By Walter John Sedgefield

Book Overview

Beowulf is an epic poem that was written in Old English and is considered one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature. The poem tells the story of the hero Beowulf, who travels to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat a monster named Grendel. Beowulf succeeds in killing Grendel and his mother, but later in life, he faces his greatest challenge yet: a dragon that threatens his own people. The poem explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. This particular edition of Beowulf was translated by Walter J. Sedgefield in 1913 and features an introduction and notes to help readers better 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116406830X
• ISBN13: 9781164068303
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"