Beowulf; A Metrical Translation Into Modern English

This is a modern English translation of the epic poem Beowulf, originally composed in Old English. It tells the story of a heroic warrior named Beowulf who battles monsters and dragons to protect his people. The translation aims to preserve the original poetic form while also making the text accessible to a contemporary audience.

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