Adventure
Beowulf
An Old English epic poem
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Story
King Hrothgar’s Heorot has been under attack from a man-eating monster Grendel for twelve years. The arrival of a young Swedish prince, Beowulf, changes their fortunes. In battle, Beowulf mortally wounds Grendel and frees the town. But as the warriors rejoice, Grendel’s mother seeks revenge…
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Why we chose it
Excitement, adventure and monsters - an epic story which can be a wonderful way to engage students with Anglo Saxon history topics.