such as Beowulf, The Song of Romance, and The Death of King Arthur. We will aim to understand the rich literary tradition that has led to our modern interest in dragons, damsels, knights, heroes, ...

Chris Vinsonhaler brings the gift of the bard to create a new approach to this ancient Old English poem about heroes and monsters in this 90-minute bardic performance in Modern English. Awarded a ...

Sure enough, as Beowulf saidJust that very nightGrendel burst into the hallA truly loathsome sight! Beowulf’s men drew their swordsBut they fought in vainNo earthly blade, from blacksmith made ...

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He has also directed the Medieval Studies and Comparative Literature programs, teaching traditional epics—ancient, medieval and modern—from around the world. “Recovering Germans: Teutonic Origins and ...

Beowulf's helmet in the poem is described as ... The Sutton Hoo discovery shows that the "Dark Ages" of early medieval Europe were a vibrant time.

He offers rewards for the death of Grendel (Crispin Glover), so Beowulf (Ray Winstone), a great and boastful Geat warrior, arrives with his thanes. Beowulf sets aside his armor and awaits the monster.