Beowulf
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Beowulf

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Beowulf

About this book

"Beowulf" is a timeless epic that transports readers to a world of heroism and monsters. Written over a thousand years ago, this Old English poem tells the story of Beowulf, a brave warrior who battles the fearsome creature Grendel, a monstrous mother, and a fire-breathing dragon.

As Beowulf faces these supernatural foes, the poem explores themes of valor, honor, and the human spirit's capacity for courage. Beowulf's legendary strength and unwavering resolve make him an iconic figure in literature.

This epic serves as a window into the values and culture of the early medieval period, showcasing the importance of honor and loyalty. "Beowulf" continues to captivate readers with its thrilling battles and timeless lessons on heroism. It's a must-read for those seeking adventure and the enduring power of the human spirit.

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Information

Publisher
Librofilio
Year
2023
eBook ISBN
9782384613366
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Ancient Poetry
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Section 1
  2. PREFACE.
  3. THE STORY.
  4. BIBLIOGRAPHY OF TRANSLATIONS.
  5. GLOSSARY OF PROPER NAMES.
  6. LIST OF WORDS AND PHRASES NOT IN GENERAL USE.
  7. I. THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SCYLD.
  8. II. SCYLD’S SUCCESSORS.—HROTHGAR’S GREAT MEAD-HALL.
  9. III. GRENDEL THE MURDERER.
  10. IV. BEOWULF GOES TO HROTHGAR’S ASSISTANCE.
  11. V. THE GEATS REACH HEOROT.
  12. VI. BEOWULF INTRODUCES HIMSELF AT THE PALACE.
  13. VII. HROTHGAR AND BEOWULF.
  14. VIII. HROTHGAR AND BEOWULF.—Continued.
  15. IX. UNFERTH TAUNTS BEOWULF.
  16. X. BEOWULF SILENCES UNFERTH.—GLEE IS HIGH.
  17. XI. ALL SLEEP SAVE ONE.
  18. XII. GRENDEL AND BEOWULF.
  19. XIII. GRENDEL IS VANQUISHED.
  20. XIV. REJOICING OF THE DANES.
  21. XV. HROTHGAR’S GRATITUDE.
  22. XVI. HROTHGAR LAVISHES GIFTS UPON HIS DELIVERER.
  23. XVII. BANQUET (continued).—THE SCOP’S SONG OF FINN AND HNÆF.
  24. XVIII. THE FINN EPISODE (continued).—THE BANQUET CONTINUES.
  25. XIX. BEOWULF RECEIVES FURTHER HONOR.
  26. XX. THE MOTHER OF GRENDEL.
  27. XXI. HROTHGAR’S ACCOUNT OF THE MONSTERS.
  28. XXII. BEOWULF SEEKS GRENDEL’S MOTHER.
  29. XXIII. BEOWULF’S FIGHT WITH GRENDEL’S MOTHER.
  30. XXIV. BEOWULF IS DOUBLE-CONQUEROR.
  31. XXV. BEOWULF BRINGS HIS TROPHIES.—HROTHGAR’S GRATITUDE.
  32. XXVI. HROTHGAR MORALIZES.—REST AFTER LABOR.
  33. XXVII. SORROW AT PARTING.
  34. XXVIII. THE HOMEWARD JOURNEY.—THE TWO QUEENS.
  35. XXIX. BEOWULF AND HIGELAC.
  36. XXX. BEOWULF NARRATES HIS ADVENTURES TO HIGELAC.
  37. XXXI. GIFT-GIVING IS MUTUAL.
  38. XXXII. THE HOARD AND THE DRAGON.
  39. XXXIII. BRAVE THOUGH AGED.—REMINISCENCES.
  40. XXXIV. BEOWULF SEEKS THE DRAGON.—BEOWULF’S REMINISCENCES.
  41. XXXV. REMINISCENCES (continued).—BEOWULF’S LAST BATTLE.
  42. XXXVI. WIGLAF THE TRUSTY.—BEOWULF IS DESERTED BY FRIENDS AND BY SWORD.
  43. XXXVII. THE FATAL STRUGGLE.—BEOWULF’S LAST MOMENTS.
  44. XXXVIII. WIGLAF PLUNDERS THE DRAGON’S DEN.—BEOWULF’S DEATH.
  45. XXXIX. THE DEAD FOES.—WIGLAF’S BITTER TAUNTS.
  46. XL. THE MESSENGER OF DEATH.
  47. XLI. THE MESSENGER’S RETROSPECT.
  48. XLII. WIGLAF’S SAD STORY.—THE HOARD CARRIED OFF.
  49. XLIII. THE BURNING OF BEOWULF.
  50. ADDENDA.