The Story of Beowulf (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486454498)

The gripping adventures of the great warrior Beowulf spring to life in a masterfully retold version woven of simple prose that children will fully understand and delight in. Indeed, readers of every age will thrill to the courageous feats of one of literature's legendary heroes, including Beowulf's epic battles with dragons and the horrible ogre, Grendel. Offering both a glimpse of Scandinavian life in the sixth century, and a spellbinding tale of battles and bravery, this carefully rendered edition is the perfect way to experience one of the great epics of the English language in a highly readable format that stays true to the original.

Author: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
ISBN-10: 0486454495
ISBN-13: 9780486454498
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2007
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.48w x 0.17d