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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Beowulf

Beowulf

Gummere, Trans Francis Barton

Paperback

General Poetry

Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 9374834537
ISBN13: 9789374834534
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Oct 1 2025
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.24 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Beowulf stands as one of the earliest and most enduring epics in English literature, uniting the grandeur of heroic legend with reflections on valor, loyalty, and mortality. Set in the distant North, the poem opens amid the troubled realm of the Danes, where a monstrous foe named Grendel brings terror to a great mead hall once radiant with song and fellowship. Against this darkness, a young hero from Geatland undertakes a perilous voyage to restore peace and honor, embodying the ideals of courage and service. As the narrative unfolds, the clash between human strength and monstrous evil becomes a meditation on fate, leadership, and the impermanence of glory. The early scenes, rich in imagery and rhythm, establish a world where duty and destiny are inseparable. Through its ancient tone and moral depth, the work weaves together history and myth, offering a timeless exploration of what defines true heroism in the face of inevitable loss.

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