Beowulf

The epic poem Beowulf recounts the heroic deeds of Beowulf of the Geats, who at the request of Hrothgar, king of the Danes, defeats the monster Grendel and frees Hrothgars kingdom.Many years later, after Beowulf has himself become king, he again takes up arms to defend his kingdom from a terrifying dragon.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to todays digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.