Beowulf

Published by Caedmon

Narrated by J.B. Bessinger

It's never been easy to be a hero. When Beowulf arrives at Hrothgar's hall, he discovers that the hall is beset by Grendel, an evil creature that kills and pillages with impunity. Beowulf, in heroic fashion, bests Grendel in combat, then follows Grendel back to his lair to finish the job.

But Beowulf couldn't have counted on meeting Grendel's mother.

And then, later, there's this dragon.

But why are you reading about it? This story was meant to be told, to be repeated aloud. Listen as J.B. Bessinger, Jr. reads Beowulf and many other Old English poems, including Caedmon's Hymn. Listen to poems about love, war, faith, and heroism from centuries past.

Contents include: Caedmon's Hymn, The Dream of the Rood, The Wanderer, The Battle of Brunan Burg, A Wife's Lament, and selections from Beowulf: lines 1-125, lines 195-225, lines 702-852, and lines 3137-3180.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Caedmon
• Release date: Sep 25, 2007
• ISBN: 9780061135972

Reviews for Beowulf

[nm8fall078c8pfeifer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

i decided to read it because im really intrested in middle age battles and heros and because after seeing the movie i wanted to get a better understanding of the movie. after reading the book i know completly understand what the story was about and why hathguar was cursed and why beowulf got cursed. the movie was also great very good animation and graphics. so if you like the novie then you will like the book.