Beowulf + Downloadable Audio Files

One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English.

This epic poem tells the story of Beowulf, a warrior who becomes famous by helping Hrothgar, King of the Danes. Beowulf kills first Grendel, a horrible demon who terrorizes the Danes every night, and then Grendel’s vengeful mother. Beowulf returns to his own country to become king. Late in life he decides to fight a dangerous dragon and… (From Publisher)