An Old English heroic poem, said to have been written between the 8th and 11th centuries. Set in Scandinavia during the late 5th century, this epic poem follows Greats hero Beowulf as he does battle with several characters including Grendel and a dragon. This version translated by Francis Barton Gummere (1855-1919). In this book, Beowulf is the hero of the epic. He is the prince of Skingrad, and he slays great beasts with his bare hands, and receives grand rewards for it. But one day, he runs into a troll-like beast, and slays him. He chops off the head and brings it to the palace, and a grand party is held. The trolls\' mother however learns of her son\'s death and runs towards the castle and slaughters the guards outside. Beowulf attempts to kill her, but she is stronger than any beast he has ever encountered. Will he kill her, or will she kill him and get her revenge?--Submitted by Parkour