Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children (Yesterday's Classics) - Softcover

H. E. Marshall

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159915000X ISBN 13: 9781599150000

Publisher: Yesterday's Classics, 2005

Synopsis

The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Relates how Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes Grendel, the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to his own land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire dragon makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat against it, vanquishing his foe but in the end losing his life in ridding his people of its frightful enemy. An outstanding introduction to this tale for children ages 8 and up.

About this title

About the Author:

A widely read author of history books for children a century ago, Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall is now enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Her most famous work, Our Island Story, A History of England for Boys and Girls, was first published in 1905, followed quickly by Scotland’s Story in 1906 and Our Empire Story in 1908. She also authored A History of France, A History of Germany, This Country of Ours, and English Literature for Boys and Girls. In addition, she penned The Story of Napoleon and The Story of Cromwell for the "Children’s Heroes" series and contributed several volumes to the highly acclaimed "Told to the Children" series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yesterday's Classics
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 159915000X
• ISBN 13: 9781599150000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88
• Illustrator: J. R. Skelton