"Beowulf" is a timeless epic that transports readers to a world of heroism and monsters. Written over a thousand years ago, this Old English poem tells the story of Beowulf, a brave warrior who battles the fearsome creature Grendel, a monstrous mother, and a fire-breathing dragon.As Beowulf faces these supernatural foes, the poem explores themes of valor, honor, and the human spirit's capacity for courage. Beowulf's legendary strength and unwavering resolve make him an iconic figur...

Eleven centuries ago, an industrious and conscientious historian, desiring to give a record of the establishment of his forefathers in this island, could find no fuller or better account than this: “About the year of Grace 445-446, the British inhabitants of England, deserted by the Roman masters who had enervated while they protected them, and exposed to the ravages of Picts and Scots from the extreme and barbarous portions of the island, called in the assistance of heathen Saxons from th...

Viking longships and magic amulets. Shape-shifting elves, warrior princes and fire-breathing dragons. Welcome to the epic poetry of the North Atlantic. Welcome to THE SAGAS!Saga Six Pack brings together six classic sagas:BeowulfThe Prose EddaThe Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue and Raven The SkaldEric The RedThe Sea FightSigurd The Volsung

The Poetic Edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in Nordic culture, literature, and heritage. Its tales of strife and death form a repository, in poetic form, of Norse mythology and heroic lore, embodying both the ethical views and the cultural life of the North during the late heathen and early Christian times.Collected by an unidentified Icelander, probably during the twelfth or thirteenth century, The Poetic Edda was rediscovere...

Over 1000 years old, the Anglo-Saxon poem 'Beowulf" is one of the great classic epics of European Literature.The hero Beowulf is a great warrior and nobleman who comes to the aid of the Danish King Hrothgar, whose Kingdom is being attacked and terrorised by the monster Grendel. Beowulf does battle with Grendel, becomes King, and encounters many further adventures beyond.This book contains the text of the poem with numbered lines, plus a comprehensive list describing all the...

The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda is a magisterial collection that encapsulates the grandeur and complexity of Norse mythology. This anthology juxtaposes the exhilarating verse of the Poetic Edda with the eloquent prose narratives of the Prose Edda, offering readers an unparalleled window into the Viking age's mythological canon. Through its rich assortment of legends, cosmic battles, and profound philosophical musings on fate and heroism, this compilation deftly encapsulates the diversity ...

"Beowulf" is the most celebrated epic poem in the English language, a sprawling, fantastical tale of bravery, heroism and Anglo-Saxon heraldry. The story of the great Geatish fighter Beowulf, who comes to the aid of the beleagued Hrothgar and his men, this is a tale in verse of three epic battles: Beowulf's fight with the monster Grendel, his face-off with Grendel's vengeful mother and, after serving as King for fifty years, Beowulf's fateful clash with a fire-breathing dragon.Fran...

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative lines. It may be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature. A date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025. The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the "Beowulf poet".

The Prose Edda was written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. It is a compilation of Scandinavian poetry describing many of their myths and folklore. This edition was translated by Arthur Gilchrist Brodeur in 1916. Heraklion Press has included a linked table of contents.

The Elder Eddas (also known as the Poetic Edda) is a collection of Old Norse poems primarily preserved in the Icelandic mediaeval manuscript Codex Regius. Along with Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda is the most important extant source on Norse mythology and Germanic heroic legends, and from the early 19th century onwards has had a powerful influence on later Scandinavian literatures, not merely through the stories it contains but through the visionary force and dramatic quali...

The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson & The Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Benjamin Thorpe & I.A. Blackwell - The Original Classic EditionFinally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside:He was born ...

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