{"product_id":"beowulf-illustrated-9781838866570","title":"Beowulf Illustrated : The Classic Old English Poem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Quickly, the dragon came at him, encouraged As Beowulf fell back; its breath flared, And he suffered, wrapped around in swirling flames\" — Beowulf\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the pagan world of 6th-century Scandinavia, the 3,000-line Beowulf is the longest epic poem written in Old English, the language spoken in England before the Norman conquest in 1066.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally an oral tale passed on by word of mouth, the poem tells the story of the adventures of a young hero, Beowulf, and his successive battles with the monster Grendel – who he kills by ripping off its arm – Grendel’s vengeful mother, and with a rampaging dragon. In between, the story involves gathering bands of warriors, drinking mead in great halls, the crowning of Beowulf as king of the Geats, and finally a lament for a dead hero after he has slain the dragon and claimed the mighty treasure hoard. Written around 750, it is a tale of heroism and sacrifice that connects the old world of Norse mythology with an emerging Christian mindset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a high-quality Chinese-bound format with accompanying illustrations, Beowulf Illustrated offers a classic translation of this famous eighth century Anglo-Saxon epic that still entertains today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Anon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBritish Isles, Anglo-Saxon, c 500 CE to c 1000 CE, Classical texts, Sagas, Social \u0026amp; cultural history, Folklore, myths \u0026amp; legends, Gift books\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 15 Sep 2026 by Amber Books Ltd.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Anon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319224017274,"sku":"9781838866570","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781838866570.jpg?v=1790624959","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/beowulf-illustrated-9781838866570","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}