Beowulf

Michael Alexander

Penguin, Nov 1, 1995 - Poetry - 237 pages

Beowulf stands at the head of English literature; a poem of historical interest and epic scope. Although the first manuscript of Beowulf dates from around the year 1000 CE, it is thought that the poem existed in its present form from the year 850. Beowulf's adventures themselves stand in front of the wide historical canvas of 5th and 6th century Scandinavia. Against this heroic background of feuding and feasting, Beowulf first kills the monster Grendel and her mother, and later defends his people against a dragon in a battle that leaves them both mortally wounded.

@Eazy-B Uh oh. Grendel's mom showed up. She is really pissed. Wait. Monsters have feelings?

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Contents

• IV: 1
• V: 213
• VI: 215
• VII: 219
• VIII: 230
• IX: 231

About the author

This heroic Anglo-Saxon narrative poem, believed to have been written 1,250 years ago, is rich in history and legend. Michael Alexander edits this latest edition to great acclaim.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Beowulf; Classics Series; Penguin English poets; Penguin classics : Penguin English poets; Penguin classics; Penguin: Literature
• Editor: Michael Alexander
• Illustrated by: Michael Alexander
• Contributor: Michael Alexander
• Edition: illustrated, reprint, revised
• Publisher: Penguin, 1995
• ISBN: 0140433775, 9780140433777
• Length: 237 pages
• Subjects: Fiction / Classics; Poetry / Ancient & Classical; Poetry / Medieval