Book details
The Story of Beowulf (Dover Children's Classics)
Published in
2005
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Description
The earliest poem in the Anglo-Saxon language, this epic is often a challenge to even the most sophisticated reader. With the skill of a master storyteller, Marshall retells the tale in simple prose, offering a rousing adventure about a monster-slaying hero that is suitable for readers ages 8 and older.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
64 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Cultural Enrichment: Reading 'The Story of Beowulf' by H. E. Marshall provides insight into Anglo-Saxon culture, mythology, and literature, offering a glimpse into the values, social structures, and storytelling traditions of early medieval England.
- Language Development: The book, adapted for children, offers a more accessible version of the classic epic, allowing younger readers to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension skills through engaging with a timeless literary work.
- Moral Lessons: 'The Story of Beowulf' contains themes of heroism, bravery, and the struggle between good and evil, which can impart important moral lessons and ethical considerations to readers, fostering character development.
- Historical Significance: As an adaptation of one of the oldest surviving pieces of English literature, the book provides an opportunity for readers to connect with the past and understand the historical significance of the Beowulf epic, which has influenced countless works of literature and storytelling throughout the centuries.