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The Anglo-Saxon World by Kevin Crossley-Holland
The Anglo-Saxon World by Kevin Crossley-Holland










Later in his life, Beowulf becomes King of the Geats, and he is loved by his people as a kind, loving, and wise ruler. Not only that, but he insists on fighting them with no help from others, and he prefers to do it barehanded.

The Anglo-Saxon World by Kevin Crossley-Holland

Beowulf is capable of wielding weapons forged by giants, and he is not afraid to fight monsters, even when he knows that he is likely to die.

The Anglo-Saxon World by Kevin Crossley-Holland

A brash young man, he brags about his prowess in battle, as a matter of personal honor, and he is willing to go to great lengths to back up his boasts. Beowulf has superhuman strength and the ability to hold his breath for an entire day. Beowulf is the ultimate Germanic hero, with his loyalty and respect toward the king, his unstinting bravery, and his immense fortitude and strength. Beowulf, King of the Geatsappears in Epic: Beowulfīeowulf is one of the best-known fictional characters in English literature, remaining well-known throughout the ages.












The Anglo-Saxon World by Kevin Crossley-Holland