Beowulf (Hall translation)

By: Mentor New York
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  • The most famous piece of Old English literature, Beowulf was written by an unknown poet at least 1000 years ago and tells how the eponymous hero who is a great warrior defeats the monster Grendel and his mother. He later goes on to rule the Geats before dying killing another foe, a dragon. This metered translation was made by John Lesslie Hall - Summary by clarinetcarrot
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Episodes
  • Chapters XL - XLIII

    Chapters XL - XLIII
    Jul 16 2023
    18 mins
  • Chapters XXXVII - XXXIX

    Chapters XXXVII - XXXIX
    Jul 16 2023
    12 mins
  • Chapters XXXIV - XXXVI

    Chapters XXXIV - XXXVI
    Jul 16 2023
    18 mins

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