"Beowulf" is an English translation by Francis Barton Gummere of a classic Old English long-form poem. The story revolves around a Scandinavian hero named Beowulf, who helps the king of the Geats, Hrothgar, by defeating a monster named Grendel who's been terrorizing the kingdom. The plot thickens as Beowulf also slays Grendel's mother and later becomes the king of the Geats. The final part of the story showcases Beowulf's bravery, highlighting his last fight against a deadly dragon. The book captures themes of heroism, friendship, and loyalty and is a perfect example of early medieval warrior culture.
Royalty
Hero
Monsters
Epicquest
Mythology
Folklore
Supernatural
Battle
Journey
Grief
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (3)
GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 24 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 12, 2005
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1 BEOWULF PRELUDE OF THE FOUNDER OF THE DANISH HOUSE
