Beowulf (Translated with Annotations by John Lesslie Hall and an Introduction by Kemp Malone)

The narrative follows Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who battles the monster Grendel to save the Danes, later confronting Grendel's mother and ultimately a dragon in his own kingdom. Central themes include the tension between Norse paganism and the emerging Christian faith, reflecting the cultural shifts of the era. The poem highlights kinship and the societal obligation for vengeance. This edition features an introduction by Kemp Malone and annotations by translator J. Lesslie Hall, enhancing its status as a classic of Anglo-Saxon literature.