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Beowulf scholar Michael Swanton once said, “Beowulf is to English what the Odyssey and the Iliad are to Greek language and literature.” Beowulf is the oldest surviving English epic. Beowulf was written between 700 and 750 C. ... Beowulf is a primary epic which the Anglo-Saxon monks preserved. Beowulf symbolizes the best of the Anglo-Saxon culture. Beowulf is the foundation of the language of present-day United States and Europe.
Beowulf is an epic which begins in the court of King Hrothgar of Denmark. ... A mighty warrior named Beowulf came to King Hrothgar’s aid. Beowulf stayed in the court hall that night and boasted of how he shall slay Grendel. Beowulf was full of pride and his ego convinced him that Grendel would be no match for the gallant Beowulf. ... Beowulf fought Grendel and ripped one of Grendel’s colossal arms right off. ... Beowulf, with his reputation in mind, went after Grendel’s terrible mother. Beowulf had been lent a magic sword called Hrunting and a ferocious fight followed in the mucky depths of the lake.
Approximate Word count = 869
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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