Open Questions on “Beowulf” HOMEWORK

Why does Beowulf refuse to rest and chooses battle instead? What Anglo-Saxon concept does our hero emphasize with the following words: It is Always better to avenge dear ones than to … Continue reading Open Questions on “Beowulf” HOMEWORK

Beowulf Fights the Monster and Perishes

Beowulf Gets Ready for the Battle   Then Hrothgar, the Shieldings’ helmet, spoke: “Rest? What is rest? Sorrow has returned. Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke: “Wise sir, do not grieve. … Continue reading Beowulf Fights the Monster and Perishes

Beowulf

The Oldest Trace of Anglo-Saxon Literature Beowulf is the oldest epic poem that has come down to us from the past, it was originally composed anonimously, as was typical then, in Old … Continue reading Beowulf