Beowa

New translation of ‘Beowulf’ looks to give a fresh perspective on the classic tale

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Friday, June 19, 2020

The story of the greatest hero of the age, Beowulf is told in two parts.

Key Points: 
  • The story of the greatest hero of the age, Beowulf is told in two parts.
  • In the first, the youth Beowulf saves the kingdom of Denmark from an evil monster and the monsters mother.
  • The second part shows the hero as a king in old age fighting to protect his people from a deadly dragon.
  • The poems themes are courage, loyalty, responsibility, friendship, the interaction between Christianity and paganism, and the impermanence of earthly things.