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An epic poem set in Scandinavia, wherein Beowulf (a hero of the Geats) comes to the aid of Hroogar (the king of the Danes), whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel . . .
Considered one of the most important pieces of English literature, Beowulf has gripped audiences for over 1,000 years, this new verse translation by R.M. Liuzza is accompanied by genealogical charts, historical summaries, and a glossary of proper names to shed light on some cultural forces behind the poem's exploration of the politics of kingship and the psychology of heroism.