Beowulf

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Beowulf is an epic Old English poem that stands at the foundation of English literature, blending myth, history, and heroic legend. Set in Scandinavia, the poem follows the warrior Beowulf as he battles the monster Grendel, Grendel's vengeful mother, and later a fearsome dragon. Through vivid imagery and alliterative verse, Beowulf explores themes of courage, loyalty, fate, kingship, and the tension between pagan heroism and emerging Christian values. The poem offers insight into early medieval culture, warrior ethics, and oral storytelling traditions. Beowulf remains a timeless meditation on glory, mortality, and the cost of heroic fame across cultures and centuries.

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Pages: 132, Paperback, Lushena Books