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Beowulf

In the timeless story of Beowulf the reader follows the story of a mighty Geatland warrior who fiends off monsters and dragons in the hopes of bringing glory to his name and to his country.
In Beowulf’s last battle, the heroic warrior personifies the ideal hero and king. He fights to the death in order to save his kingdom, which is typical of the Anglo-Saxon culture. Love and glory, and allegiance to the king is an ideal that is honored throughout the story of Beowulf and it is evident in such instances as when the men willingly go with Beowulf to fight the monster Grendel, and in Beowulfâ...

Posted by: Jason Pinsky

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