Beowulf

by Anonymous Narrated by Randal Schaffer

Overview

Experience an epic story that has been passed across generations and centuries in Beowulf.

The story begins with Beowulf, a hero among his people, offering his heroic services to the King of the Danes to expel a monster from the kingdom. The kingdom had been relentlessly attacked by Grendel, a monster descended from some of the earliest evil humans. Beowulf uses his might to dispose of the monster, as well as the monster's mother, and thus seals his life's purpose as a hero. He goes one to fight more battles in his future, forever a champion of his people.

Beowulf is one of the most important works of Old English literature. This epic poem establishes many tropes that have survived through to modern literature, and the timeless story of a determined and brave hero will forever be relevant. Moreso than most, this poem is meant to be listened to audibly, as a continuation of the long-standing oral storytelling tradition. Listening to Beowulf in audio is a great way to feel connected to the ancient ancestors who passed this story among themselves for centuries.

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How powerful the oldest, most archetypal literary works remain.”

From the Publisher

"The way [Rosalyn Landor] phrases the majestic syntax makes this a more accessible version of the seminal classic." ---AudioFile

JUNE 2011 - AudioFile

The dramatic story of a legendary warrior and the monsters he confronts takes a new, somewhat modern, turn in this audio performance. At first, Rosalyn Landor’s voice sounds traditional, with its clipped British accent and no-nonsense pace. However, the way she phrases the majestic syntax makes this a more accessible version of the seminal classic. The males who populate the tale are depicted with verve and confidence. She glides over descriptions—the sun is “the world’s great candle,” the sea is “the swan’s road”—and alliterative declarations—Beowulf’s companions are “hardy-hearted heroes of war”—with nary a pause. And with Landor’s distinct emphasis on subjects and verbs in each sentence, the meaning of this classroom staple comes clear, leaving space to enjoy the beauty of the words. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177353081
Publisher:	Spotify Audiobooks
Publication date:	09/08/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged

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