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 Hrothgar’s kingdom.

Many years later, after Beowulf has himself become king, he again takes up arms to defend his kingdom from a terrifying dragon.

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