Book Description

This translation of the Old English epic poem Beowulf is considered to be one of the most influential and authoritative versions of the poem. Translated by John Mitchell Kemble in the mid-19th century, the book is a classic work of English literature that continues to inspire readers and scholars to this day. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.