Beowulf

The story Beowulf was one of favorite stories. It has everything that I like about an epic tale. It seems like it was a story told about some man that actually did something back in the day. Since he did such powerful things, they blew everything he did out of proportion. It really reminds me when two guys are talking about their king or someone they have a lot of respect for. Each man has …

…was a true leader that dies tragically. Overall, Beowulf is a good book and I would highly recommend it. The detail in which the story is told is amazing. The subtle hints dropped in the story make it more than just another story that was passed down orally. Understanding the story on many levels will help you to absorb many aspects and views on certain things and will open up a window into medieval culture.