A. J. Wyatt / AJWyatt / William Morris
The Tale of Beowulf: Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats is a classic epic poem translated by William Morris. The story follows the heroic journey of Beowulf, a warrior who travels to Denmark to fight the monster Grendel, who has been terrorizing the kingdom. Beowulf defeats Grendel and his mother, but later faces his greatest challenge when he battles a dragon. Along the way, he earns the respect and loyalty of his people and becomes a legendary figure in Norse mythology. Morris’s translation captures the beauty and power of the original Old English poem, and his introduction provides historical context and insight into the poem’s significance. This edition also includes illustrations by Edward Burne-Jones, one of Morris’s collaborators and a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. The Tale of Beowulf is a timeless tale of heroism, loyalty, and sacrifice that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.