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- Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic poem of anonymous authorship. This work of Anglo-Saxon literature dates to between the 8th and the 11th century, the only surviving Europea...
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- The Death of Beowulf Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenThe wound began to swell and burn, the venom ...
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- Beowulf Fights the Dragon Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenHe saw by the cave, he who had many virtues,...
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Beowulf X - Beowulf's Reign
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- Beowulf’s Reign Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenThat prince ordered an iron shield: he knew ...
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- Beowulf Becomes King Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenLater it happened, after Hygelac fell in the ...
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- Meanwhile, Up Above Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenThe wise men with Hrothgar saw the surging water m...
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- The Expedition to Grendel’s Mere Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenA horse with plaited mane was s...
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- The Queen Speaks Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David Breeden Illustrated by Randy Grochoske Then Wealhtheow came out...
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Beowulf V - The Speeches
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- The Speeches Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenIllustrated by Randy GrochoskeHrothgar, standing on the steps...
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- Grendel Meets Beowulf Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenIllustrated by Randy GrochoskeGrendel Attacks AgainCame then strid...
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- Beowulf Comes to Herot Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenIllustrated by Randy Grochoske Beowulf Comes to HerotThe pave...
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Beowulf Chapter II: Grendel
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- Grendel Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenIllustrated by Randy GrochoskeGrendel AttacksOne night, after a beer party, the Danes settled...
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Beowulf Chapter I: Prologue
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- Prologue Adaptation from the Old English version by Dr. David BreedenIllustrated by Randy GrochoskeEarly History of the Danes Listen: You have heard of the Danish Kings in t...