Description: Beowulf by Anonymous The first epic poem in English, Beowulf is a stirring tale of heroism, monsters and battle, and the implacable power of Fate. Beowulf fights the ogre Grendl for fame and reward, but has then to face an even greater peril - the monsters mother. In his final battle, abandoned by his warriors, he must face the wrath of a fearsome dragon alone. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A stirring tale of heroism, monsters and battle, Beowulf is famous as the first epic poem in English literature. Written down sometime in the 7th century, an oral version of the poem was probably recited by bards several hundred years earlier. Beowulf battles the ogre Grendl for fame and reward, but has then to cope with the vengeance of an even greater fiend - the monsters mother. In his final battle, abandoned by his warriors, he must face the wrath of a fearsome dragon alone. This poem opens a door on the world-view of the Dark Ages, with its code of honour between warriors, its belief in Magic, and the implacable power of Fate. Author Biography The author has decided to remain anonymous because this was the only way she felt completely free to explore a womans secret life. As she writes in the afterword to the novel, "That doesnt mean this is a memoir; its many things to me, fiction and nonfiction, fantasy and fact, a quilt pieced together not just from my own stories but those of my friends." She was also inspired to embrace anonymity by the book that inspired her own, an anonymous and very daring Elizabethan manuscript entitled "A Womans Worth. Details ISBN1907523936 Author Anonymous Publisher Aziloth Books Year 2011 ISBN-10 1907523936 ISBN-13 9781907523939 Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-02-12 Language English Media Book Residence US Pages 130 Imprint Cathedral Classics Place of Publication Weardale Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 821.9208 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title BEOWULF (AZILOTH BOOKS) UK Release Date 2011-02-12 AU Release Date 2011-02-12 NZ Release Date 2011-02-12 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:39381789;
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