The earliest poem in the Anglo-Saxon language, this epic is often a challenge to even the most sophisticated reader. With the skill of a master storyteller, Marshall retells the tale in simple prose, offering a rousing adventure about a monster-slaying hero that is suitable for readers ages 8 and older. Reprint of the T.C. & E. C. Jack, London, and E. P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1908 edition. The original illustrations have been omitted from the Dover edition.
Beowulf by R. K. Gordon Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates the exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of southern Sweden. Combines myth, Christian and pagan elements, and history into a powerful narrative. Genealogies.
The Boy's King Arthur by Sidney Lanier, N. C. Wyeth Colorful introduction to the life and times of ancient England's legendary ruler takes readers behind the scenes of those gatherings at the Round Table. 15 full-color illustrations.
