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Beowulf the Warrior is an outstanding modern version of the oldest epic in the English language. Ian Serraillier has retold in verse the story of the hero Beowulf and his three memorable exploits - first, his rescuing of Hrothgar the Dane from the ravages of monstrous Grendel; next, his victory over Grendel's strange and horrible mother; and finally, in Beowulf's old age, his saving of his own people, the Geats, from the horrors of a dragon at the cost of his life. Beowulf's heroism and noble heart communicate to any modern listener.

For twelve years Denmark has been ravaged by Grendel, the cannibal-monster. No sword can kill him, no man can outwit him…until Beowulf comes from across the sea! Then, as the king's warriors hide like frightened rabbits in caves, Beowulf fights the monster with his bare hands. At last he tears off Grendel's giant steel-clawed arm, and nails it to the wall!

Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Very Good, 1st Edition. Tall 4to. 47pp. Profuse and wonderful engraved full-page plate illustrations by Severin. Very good clean tight sound square, no bookplate, inscriptions or marks of any kind. In bright gilt lettered and illustrated black cloth together with clipped original wraparound colour illustrated matt dustwrapper with the very slightest of rubbing to head of spine not intruding or detracting. 'Rekindling all the fire and vigour of the unknown author who first wrote down this magnificent story, more than a thousand years ago.'