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The Tale of Beowulf, Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats
An Epic Tale of Heroism and Bravery in Old English VerseBy Anonymous
Length4h 26m
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The Tale of Beowulf, Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats, is a remarkable epic poem that weaves together themes of heroism, loyalty, and the supernatural within the context of early medieval Anglo-Saxons. Written in Old English, this seminal work employs a rich alliterative verse style and complex narrative techniques that invite readers to engage with its exploration of honor, fate, and the struggles between good and evil. The poem chronicles the legendary exploits of Beowulf as he battles the monstrous Grendel, Grendel's vengeful mother, and later, a fearsome dragon, serving as a reflection of societal values and the warrior ethos of its time. The enigmatic author, likely a Christian poet from Anglo-Saxon England, draws from a blend of pagan traditions and emerging Christian themes, providing a lens into the cultural transformations of the era. Influences such as Oral Tradition and the heroic code prevalent in Germanic societies delicately shape the narrative, representing a convergence of history, myth, and morality that resonates deeply with its audience. The poem is believed to have been composed in the 8th to 11th centuries, encapsulating the struggles and beliefs of its time. This timeless tale is essential reading for those interested in understanding the foundations of English literature, heroic narratives, and the intersections of culture and faith. Beowulf not only captivates with its thrilling adventures and moral inquiries but also serves as an indispensable historical document, making it a crucial addition to both academic and personal libraries.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24XXIII. BEOWULF REACHETH THE MERE-BOTTOM IN A DAY’S WHILE, AND CONTENDS WITH GRENDEL’S DAM.
2I. AND FIRST OF THE KINDRED OF HROTHGAR.
25XXIV. BEOWULF SLAYETH GRENDEL’S DAM, SMITETH OFF GRENDEL’S HEAD, AND COMETH BACK WITH HIS THANES TO HART.
3II. CONCERNING HROTHGAR, AND HOW HE BUILT THE HOUSE CALLED HART. ALSO GRENDEL IS TOLD OF.
26XXV. CONVERSE OF HROTHGAR WITH BEOWULF.
4III. HOW GRENDEL FELL UPON HART AND WASTED IT.
27XXVI. MORE CONVERSE OF HROTHGAR AND BEOWULF: THE GEATS MAKE THEM READY FOR DEPARTURE.
5IV. NOW COMES BEOWULF ECGTHEOW’S SON TO THE LAND OF THE DANES, AND THE WALL-WARDEN SPEAKETH WITH HIM.
28XXVII. BEOWULF BIDS HROTHGAR FAREWELL: THE GEATS FARE TO SHIP.
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6V. HERE BEOWULF MAKES ANSWER TO THE LAND-WARDEN, WHO SHOWETH HIM THE WAY TO THE KING’S ABODE.
29XXVIII. BEOWULF COMES BACK TO HIS LAND. OF THE TALE OF THRYTHO.
7VI. BEOWULF AND THE GEATS COME INTO HART.
30XXIX. BEOWULF TELLS HYGELAC OF HROTHGAR: ALSO OF FREAWARU HIS DAUGHTER.
8VII. BEOWULF SPEAKETH WITH HROTHGAR, AND TELLETH HOW HE WILL MEET GRENDEL.
31XXX. BEOWULF FOREBODES ILL FROM THE WEDDING OF FREAWARU: HE TELLS OF GRENDEL AND HIS DAM.
9VIII. HROTHGAR ANSWERETH BEOWULF AND BIDDETH HIM SIT TO THE FEAST.
32XXXI. BEOWULF GIVES HROTHGAR’S GIFTS TO HYGELAC, AND BY HIM IS REWARDED. OF THE DEATH OF HYGELAC AND OF HEARDRED HIS SON, AND HOW BEOWULF IS KING OF THE GEATS: THE WORM IS FIRST TOLD OF.
10IX. UNFERTH CONTENDETH IN WORDS WITH BEOWULF.
33XXXII. HOW THE WORM CAME TO THE HOWE, AND HOW HE WAS ROBBED OF A CUP; AND HOW HE FELL ON THE FOLK.
11X. BEOWULF MAKES AN END OF HIS TALE OF THE SWIMMING. WEALHTHEOW, HROTHGAR’S QUEEN, GREETS HIM; AND HROTHGAR DELIVERS TO HIM THE WARDING OF THE HALL.
34XXXIII. THE WORM BURNS BEOWULF’S HOUSE, AND BEOWULF GETS READY TO GO AGAINST HIM. BEOWULF’S EARLY DEEDS IN BATTLE WITH THE HETWARE TOLD OF.
12XI. NOW IS BEOWULF LEFT IN THE HALL ALONE WITH HIS MEN.
35XXXIV. BEOWULF GOES AGAINST THE WORM. HE TELLS OF HEREBEALD AND HÆTHCYN.
13XII. GRENDEL COMETH INTO HART: OF THE STRIFE BETWIXT HIM AND BEOWULF.
36XXXV. BEOWULF TELLS OF PAST FEUDS, AND BIDS FAREWELL TO HIS FELLOWS: HE FALLS ON THE WORM, AND THE BATTLE OF THEM BEGINS.
14XIII. BEOWULF HATH THE VICTORY: GRENDEL IS HURT DEADLY AND LEAVETH HAND AND ARM IN THE HALL.
37XXXVI. WIGLAF SON OF WEOHSTAN GOES TO THE HELP OF BEOWULF: NÆGLING, BEOWULF’S SWORD, IS BROKEN ON THE WORM.
15XIV. THE DANES REJOICE; THEY GO TO LOOK ON THE SLOT OF GRENDEL, AND COME BACK TO HART, AND ON THE WAY MAKE MERRY WITH RACING AND THE TELLING OF TALES.
38XXXVII. THEY TWO SLAY THE WORM. BEOWULF IS WOUNDED DEADLY: HE BIDDETH WIGLAF BEAR OUT THE TREASURE.
16XV. KING HROTHGAR AND HIS THANES LOOK ON THE ARM OF GRENDEL. CONVERSE BETWIXT HROTHGAR AND BEOWULF CONCERNING THE BATTLE.
39XXXVIII. BEOWULF BEHOLDETH THE TREASURE AND PASSETH AWAY.
17XVI. HROTHGAR GIVETH GIFTS TO BEOWULF.
40XXXIX. WIGLAF CASTETH SHAME ON THOSE FLEERS.
18XVII. THEY FEAST IN HART. THE GLEEMAN SINGS OF FINN AND HENGEST.
41XL. WIGLAF SENDETH TIDING TO THE HOST: THE WORDS OF THE MESSENGER.
19XVIII. THE ENDING OF THE TALE OF FINN.
42XLI. MORE WORDS OF THE MESSENGER. HOW HE FEARS THE SWEDES WHEN THEY WOT OF BEOWULF DEAD.
20XIX. MORE GIFTS ARE GIVEN TO BEOWULF. THE BRISING COLLAR TOLD OF.
43XLII. THEY GO TO LOOK ON THE FIELD OF DEED.
21XX. GRENDEL’S DAM BREAKS INTO HART AND BEARS OFF AESCHERE.
44XLIII. OF THE BURIAL OF BEOWULF.
22XXI. HROTHGAR LAMENTS THE SLAYING OF AESCHERE, AND TELLS OF GRENDEL’S MOTHER AND HER DEN.
45PERSONS AND PLACES
23XXII. THEY FOLLOW GRENDEL’S DAM TO HER LAIR.
46THE MEANING OF SOME WORDS NOT COMMONLY USED NOW
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