1. Beowulf and Grendel 2. King Hrothgar of Denmark enjoys a prosperous and successful reign. In his great mead-hall Heorot, his warriors can gather to drink and listen to…

Slide 1Beowulf – 700(?) Slide 2 Beowulf This epic poem marks the beginning of English literature. It was recited by scops for about 300 years before it was written down.…

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Slide 1 Beowulf an epic poem Slide 2 What is an epic or a saga?  A long story, often in the form of a poem  Based on historic or legendary events  Tells the exploits…

Beowulf Beowulf, the first long poem in English, which is considered the national epic of the English people. . * * Beowulf * * The hero of the story is Beowulf, one of the…

Introduction to Beowulf Introduction to Beowulf By: Eddie Sprangle, Andrew Smith, Christian Rivera History of the Poem Written by unknown Anglo-Saxon poet composed of scop…

Beowulf Beowulf Epic hero Plot Summary King Hrothgar of Denmark,enjoys a prosperous and successful reign. He builds a great mead-hall, called Herot, where his warriors can…