Read Act I, scenes 4-5 before class on Tuesday, October 22.
Beowulf, E-text:
Note: Section and line numbers correspond to the E-text. The first two portions of reading can be found in your textbook. The last portion you will need to read online. Please download a copy of the Old English poem "Dream of the Rood." There is a link to the file under the LINKS section of this site. All links are listed in alphabetical order.
In addition to reading and annotating (or taking notes on) the poem, please print or save an electronic copy of the poem for reference during class discussion on Monday. Read "Beowulf's Last Battle" Literature pp. 62-70. Be prepared to discuss any examples of kennings that you find in this section.
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