Beowulf

Beowulf The poem now titled as Beowulf, written by an unidentified medieval scribe in Old English, may be the best literature of a time that has been forgotten by most of the modern world. Historians have dated this work to be written around 900 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Beowulf is a tale about a courageous hero/warrior whose bravery and loyalty to his country enable him to face fierce monsters and an evil that has …

…that anyone who reads this story will find it entertaining. I always find books that paint a picture, kind of like watching a movie, only better, are the ones that turn out the best. I found myself actually seeing the action and celebrations. This poem is a classic and I am glad that it wasn’t burned to a crisp in the fire before anyone had a chance to translate it and enjoy the poem.