Beowulf
Benedict Flynn
The oldest long poem in Old English, written about 1000 A.D., Beowulf tells the story of a great warrior in Southern Scandinavia in both youth and maturity. The monster Grendel terrorises the Scyldings of Hrothgar’s Danish Kingdom until Beowulf defeats him. As a result he has to face her enraged mother. Beowulf dies after a battle against a fierce dragon. The tale is powerfully performed here by Crawford Logan in a lively modern translation from the original West Saxon dialect.
Duration - 3m.
Author - Benedict Flynn.
Narrator - Crawford Logan.
Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
The oldest long poem in Old English, written about 1000 A.D., Beowulf tells the story of a great warrior in Southern Scandinavia in both youth and maturity. The monster Grendel terrorises the Scyldings of Hrothgar’s Danish Kingdom until Beowulf defeats him. As a result he has to face her enraged mother. Beowulf dies after a battle against a fierce dragon. The tale is powerfully performed here by Crawford Logan in a lively modern translation from the original West Saxon dialect. Duration - 3m. Author - Benedict Flynn. Narrator - Crawford Logan. Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:36:22
Chapter 2
Duration:00:19:07
Chapter 3
Duration:00:28:32
Chapter 4
Duration:00:14:00
Chapter 5
Duration:00:28:54
Chapter 6
Duration:00:17:06