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Beowulf

Robert Nye (1968)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesBeowulf: miscellaneous excerpts, sequels and alternative versions #
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.54
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathMonster AttackBlood

Positive tags

AdventureHeroismQuestLegendary Hero

Hero archetypes

Knight / WarriorMonster Slayer

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Tropes

Monster SlayerQuestLegendary WarriorMedieval EuropeanSword and SorceryFellowship

Themes

HeroismGood vs EvilLegacyCourageMonster vs ManHonor

Synopsis

A retelling of the exploits of the Anglo-Saxon warrior, Beowulf, and how he came to defeat the monster Grendel.

Tags

Epic Poetry RetellingHistorical FantasyMythologyAnglo-Saxon Legend