Publisher's Synopsis
The Tale of Beowulf is an epic poem that tells the story of Beowulf, a legendary hero who becomes king of the Weder Geats. The book, written by William Morris, is a retelling of the original Old English poem that dates back to the 10th century. The story begins with Beowulf traveling to Denmark to help King Hrothgar defeat a monster named Grendel, who has been terrorizing the people of Heorot. Beowulf battles Grendel and his mother, and later in life, he faces a dragon that threatens his own kingdom. Throughout the book, Beowulf is portrayed as a brave and honorable warrior who embodies the values of his people. He is also depicted as a wise and just king who cares for his subjects and is willing to make personal sacrifices for their well-being. Morris's retelling of the story stays true to the original poem's themes of heroism, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. The book is a classic work of literature that has inspired countless adaptations and retellings in various forms of media.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
