The Tale of Beowulf: Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions

by J.K. Jackson (Editor), Victoria Symons (Editor)

Overview

A foundation stone of European literature, linking Norse, Celtic and Arthurian myth Beowulf is also a terrific read!

Beowulf is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It tells of events 600 years before in vivid detail, where the hero Beowulf is entreated to help a king defend his halls against the monster Grendel. The poem was written in old English, about a hero of the Goths (the early Swedish people) who came to help the King of the Danes. Its vivid accounts bear some historical evidence, and served to influence heroic literature of Europe and the modern era.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781804179819
Publisher:	Flame Tree Publishing
Publication date:	07/15/2025
Series:	The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256

About the Author

Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.
Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.
Victoria Symons is a medievalist specialising in the language, literature and manuscripts of early medieval England. She is the author of Runes and Roman Letters in Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts, co-editor of 'The Riddle Ages' blog, and has written articles for both academic and general readership on Old and Middle English riddles, charms, and poetry.