Beowulf (Hall translation)

Beowulf is the most renowned work of Old English literature, composed by an unknown poet over a millennium ago. The epic poem narrates the exploits of its titular hero, Beowulf, as he battles the monster Grendel and his mother, later becoming king of the Geats and ultimately facing a dragon in his final battle. This version is translated by John Lesslie Hall, providing a metered rendition of the classic tale that explores themes of heroism and mortality.