epic poetry, english (old)

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Beowulf

2007
Presents eleven critical essays that analyze the structure, myth, and history of the Old English epic poem depicting the heroic deeds of Beowulf, a member of a Germanic tribe who travels to Denmark to help defeat a monster named Grendel.

A companion to Beowulf

2005
A companion guide to the epic "Beowulf" that traces the history and culture behind the poem, examines its symbolism, language, style, and structure, and explores how the poem has been used throughout history.

Beowulf

2008
A guide to studying "Beowulf" that features a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views.

A readable Beowulf

the Old English epic newly translated
1982
Presents the epic poem in contemporary English verse.

Beowulf

1996
Tells the story of the hero Beowulf, slayer of the monster Grendel.

Beowulf

2010
A graphic novel adaptation of the Old English epic poem, "Beowulf," in which a Norse hero saves Denmark's royal house from monsters, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them.

Beowulf

2007
Presents a graphic novel adaptation of the Old English epic poem, "Beowulf," in which a Norse hero saves Denmark's royal house from monsters, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them.

Beowulf

1984
The epic of a dragon-slaying hero.

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