Beowulf And The Monsters

by M. Berrill · 1987

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Beowulf, a hero of extraordinary strength, comes to the aid of a kingdom plagued by a fearsome monster. Grendel has been attacking the great hall at night, and Beowulf sets out to face him. In this retelling, the reader follows the hero's struggle and his victory over the creature. The story is a classic of heroic legend, told here in verse for young and older readers alike.

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