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BEOWULF: THE POEM The poem called Beowulf was composed sometime between the middle of the seventh and the end of the tenth century of the first millennium, in the language that is to-day called Anglo-Saxon or Old English. It is a heroic narrative, more than three thousand lines long, concerning the deeds of a Scandinavian prince, also
Heaney, Seamus. The Old English text of the poem is based on Beowulf, with the. Finnesburg Fragment, edited by C. L. Wrenn and W. F. Bolton. (University of Exeter Press, 1988), and is printed...
Before the Geats return home, Hrothgar proclaims Beowulf fit to be king of the Geats. Once home in Geatland, Beowulf recounts his tales and shares his treasure with Hygelac. King Hygelac in turn awards Beowulf with the best sword and treasure that the Geats own.
BEOWULF. AN ILLUSTRATED EDITION. TRANSLATED BY. SEAMUS HEANEY. Illustrations edited by. John D. Niles. W. W. N. orton & C. ompany. New York • London. originally published \r1999
Their mighty prince, The storied leader, sat stricken and helpless, 130 Humiliated by the loss of his guard, Bewildered and stunned, staring aghast And the demon’s trail, in deep distress.
Heaney, Seamus, 1939-2013. Publication date. 2001. Topics. Heroes, Epic poetry, English (Old), Monsters, Dragons. Publisher. New York ; London : W.W. Norton & Co. Collection. internetarchivebooks; delawarecountydistrictlibrary; americana; printdisabled.
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