“That mighty protector of men meant to hold the monster till its life leaped out, knowing the fiend was no use to any one…”
Beowulf is a hero from Geatland who travels to Herot to help rid King Hrothgar of a terrible monster. Just as he thinks it is all over and he has won another challenge arises, this one much harder than the fist. Beowulf faces many challenges and battles and performs heroic deeds through out this tale. I enjoyed the story and overall theme of heroism that is evident this book. I also enjoyed the historical elements that a strewn throughout the story. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story about a true hero and his heroic deeds in service to others. Translated by Burton Raffel and published in 1963, Beowulf is and epic poem and a piece of classical literature that has survived more than twelve centuries and will continue to thrive with its powerful theme and message.
By: Tori Mast
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