| Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children (Yesterday's Classics) Contributor(s): Marshall, H. E. (Author), Skelton, J. R. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 159915000X ISBN-13: 9781599150000 Publisher: Yesterday's Classics OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Relates how Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes Grendel, the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to his own land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire dragon makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat against it, vanquishing his foe but in the end losing his life in ridding his people of its frightful enemy. An outstanding introduction to this tale for children ages 8 and up. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 6" W x 9" (0.31 lbs) 88 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Relates how Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes Grendel, the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to his own land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire dragon makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat against it, vanquishing his foe but in the end losing his life in ridding his people of its frightful enemy. An outstanding introduction to this tale for children ages 8 and up. |