Other editions of book Stories of Beowulf Told to Children

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall achieved some notoriety in the early part of the 20th century for her historical works aimed at younger readers. Notable amongst these include "Our Island Story" which is a history of England from the time of the Roman Empire's invasion of England until the death of Queen Victoria. In this work "Stories of Beowulf Told to Children" the author turns her attention to a retelling of England's most famous work written in Old English, the heroic epic poem "Beowulf." The classic battles of this epic in which Beowulf fights the Ogre Grendel, the Water Witch, and the dragon are retold here for a younger audience.

“The Story of Beowulf Told to Children” is an Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. H. E. Marshall’s story relates how Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes Grendel, the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to his own land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire dragon makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat against it, vanquishing his foe but in the end losing his life in ridding his people of its frightful enemy. An outstanding introduction to this tale for children ages 8 and up.

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall achieved some notoriety in the early part of the 20th century for her historical works aimed at younger readers. Notable amongst these include "Our Island Story" which is a history of England from the time of the Roman Empire's invasion of England until the death of Queen Victoria. In this work "Stories of Beowulf Told to Children" the author turns her attention to a retelling of England's most famous work written in Old English, the heroic epic poem "Beowulf." The classic battles of this epic in which Beowulf fights the Ogre Grendel, the Water Witch, and the dragon are retold here for a younger audience.