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Beowulf

By: Frances B. Grummere - translator
Narrated by: Fleet Cooper
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Commonly cited as one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, Beowulf is an epic poem that traces the exploits of the titular hero. After coming to the aid of the king of the Danes, whose mead hall is under constant attack by the monster Grendel, Beowulf slays Grendel's mother and goes on to become the king of the Geats.

Public Domain (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Accolades & Awards

Hugo Award
2021
Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Hugo Award European Classics Poetry World Literature

Editorial reviews

Reading and listening to the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf are vastly different experiences. The anonymous author of this classic text wrote in soaring poetry that Lesslie Hall translated here. And poetry, as everyone knows, should be read aloud. Thus Fleet Cooper captures the rhythms and nuances of Beowulf for audiobook listeners without the disruptions that a reader might encounter, such as footnotes, unfamiliar spelling, etc. Cooper's grave and graceful rendition of this famed tale does justice to the Scandinavian hero who defeats the monster Grendel. The language is both beautiful and violent, and this performance conveys the epic's timeless power.
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The narrator was more expressive than most, which made it easier to become invested in the book; though, he was not over-the-top expressive, which would have become an annoyance after some time.

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A version well read (at 1.1 speed) full of alliterations and magic, monsters, and majesty. Maybe not the perfect translation but keeping the Old English poetic meter where possible made this thoroughly enjoyable.

A Poetic Beowulf

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