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Beowulf

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ISBN 13:: 9781618956798
author:: Anonymous
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bibliotech Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 104
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, General, Toys,
Condition:: New
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Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. Written by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, it remains one of the most important works of Old English literature. The story takes place in Scandinavia and revolves around Beowulf, a hero from the Geats who comes to the aid of King Hrothgar's mead hall in Heorot after it has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After defeating Grendel, his mother seeks revenge, but is also defeated. Later, Beowulf returns home and becomes king of the Geats, only to face a final battle with a dragon that ultimately proves fatal. The full story survives in the manuscript known as the Nowell Codex, which is housed in the British Library.

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