Synopses & Reviews
The gripping adventures of the great warrior Beowulf spring to life in a masterfully retold version woven of simple prose that children will fully understand and delight in. Indeed, readers of every age will thrill to the courageous feats of one of literature's legendary heroes, including Beowulf's epic battles with dragons and the horrible ogre, Grendel. Offering both a glimpse of Scandinavian life in the sixth century, and a spellbinding tale of battles and bravery, this carefully rendered edition is the perfect way to experience one of the great epics of the English language in a highly readable format that stays true to the original.
Synopsis
The earliest poem in the Anglo-Saxon language, this epic is often a challenge to even the most sophisticated reader. With the skill of a master storyteller, Marshall retells the tale in simple prose, offering a rousing adventure about a monster-slaying hero that is suitable for readers ages 8 and older.
Synopsis
Marshall masterfully retells the earliest poem in the Anglo-Saxon language in simple prose, creating a rousing adventure about a monster-slaying hero that is suitable for readers ages 8 and older.
Table of Contents
I. How Grendel the Ogre Warred with the Dane Folk
II. How Beowulf the Goth Came to Daneland
III. Beowulf Telleth How He Warred with the Sea-Folk
IV. How Beowulf Overcame Grendel the Ogre
V. How the Water Witch warred with the Dane Folk
VI. How Beowulf Overcame the Water Witch
VII. How Beowulf Returned to His Own Land
VIII. How the Fire Dragon Warred with the Goth Folk
IX. How Beowulf Overcame the Dragon
X. Beowulf's Last Rest