Beowulf "Beowulf" as translated by Thomas C. Kennedy, is a new and fascinating translation of a centuries old tale. It is a journey back to when dragons and monsters were the topics of great storytellers. The epic poem, "Beowulf" is housed in the British Museum in what is judged to be a tenth century manuscript. It is an Anglo-Saxon tale about a youn... more »g warrior who slays a monster and then has to slay the monster's vengeful mother. Many winters later the warrior, having grown old, is killed while saving his own tribe from the wrath of a fire-breathing dragon. The poem comes out of a preliterate oral tradition, weaving together ancient folklore with details of medieval history. In this translation Kennedy sets the stage with his preface, explaining the history of the poem and the different meanings that can be derived from some of the terms. He then proceeds to weave a web with his words, drawing the reader into Beowulf's great battles.« less