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Beowulf prepares for battle

Category: Arts
Duration: 00:04:33
Publish Date: 2026-03-09 17:43:19
Description:

Today’s poem is a selection from the Old English, Beowulf, translated by R. M. Liuzza. In these lines, Beowulf prepares for a harrowing showdown with Grendel’s mother, and the cold, clear beauty of the lines almost makes you wish you were there. Happy reading.



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