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Such feasts as these were among the greatest pleasures of our ancestors. The men who received the gifts were always those who had been brave in battle, those who had risked their lives to defend their lord or to win trea sures for their people. As the years passed, the gleemen began to sing songs of their courageous deeds. By and by, most Of the names were forgotten, and the brave acts were all told as if they had been the work of some one hero. They grew bigger and bigger whenever they were sung. If a man had killed a bear, the song was likely to have it that he had overcome a giant. If he had killed a serpent, the serpent was sure to appear in the song as a dragon, then as a fire-breathing dragon; and so the stories increased.
Thus it was that the story of Beowulf grew. When the people who lived about the North Sea came over to England, they still sang the old hero songs. A little while ago, a thousand years or more, some one put these songs together and gave us the poem Beowulf as we now have it.
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- Data di pubblicazione2018
- ISBN 10 1330679563
- ISBN 13 9781330679562
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine516
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Journey into the myth and magic of Arthurian legend in this enchanting book. Set against the backdrop of ancient England, the story centers around the iconic figure of Arthur, whose destiny unfolds through a captivating blend of heroism, adventure, and mystical encounters. The narrative delves into the complexities of Arthur's rise to kingship, the trials he faces, and the profound impact he has on the realm and its people. Through the author's vivid prose and rich historical detail, readers will explore the timeless themes of courage, honor, and the search for a just and harmonious society. This book offers an immersive literary experience that transports readers into the heart of one of literature's most enduring legends, providing new insights into its enduring power and relevance. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330679562_0
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