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Beowulf prepares for battle

Beowulf prepares for battle

The Daily Poem · Sean Johnson

March 9, 20264m 33s

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Show Notes

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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