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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on Beowulf takes you into the epic story of warriors and strange beasts. Beowulf is considered to be the longest and greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem. Some see it as an early celebration of Christianity. Others think it extols – or perhaps condemns – heroic values.Step into this epic poem and get ready for sword fights, feasts, and treasures. With this study guide, you’ll be able to follow all of the action as you consider the artistic impact of the work. You'll also gain insight into the characteristics of the unknown poet and the manuscript itself. Other features that help you study includeCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysA review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sitesClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Series: Cliffsnotes Literature Guides
Paperback: 102 pages
Publisher: Cliffs Notes (May 30, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764585800
ISBN-13: 978-0764585807
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.2 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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These Cliff note are excellent...I bought them with Seamus Heaney's translation. Last time I read Beowulf was 50 years ago... it was terrific to buy the CN and for a buck extra be able to download them on my computer immediately. At 76 years old I don't have time to futz around.
I bought this for my daughter since Beowulf is not the easiest thing to read. Her teacher has Spark Notes and Cliff Notes and all other kinds of Notes, so she makes sure the test questions don't come from info covered in the guides. That wasn't an issue because the guide helped my kiddo understand the story, it wasn't just for cramming. Great study aid, but not great if you don't want to read the book.
One of my favorite stories. This is exactly what I was looking for to get yet another idea/interpretation of Beowulf. Cliffs Notes do not tell the story of Beowulf. It only gives some food for thought. I only use CN as a supplement when I read a more difficult text. Now, if Cliffs Notes would do the same for Gilgamesh...
This is a helpful guide. I used it for homeschooling my 8th grader. We read the book Beowulf, and watched the movie. It is difficult to just read the book. This guide really helped him understand the story.
My 17 year old dauhter has really struggled with this book. She has to read it for her 12th grade english class. These cliff notes made all the difference.
As usual Cliff Notes gives very useful and clear synopsis of a classic work of literature. Makes the original book so much clearer.
I thought it was difficult to work with. Would have preferred a capsulated version. I didnt have the poem in front of me - wanted to explain the story to my grandaughter before watching the movie
An insightful overview of the classic although it did not present anything new to me that I hadn't already perceived.
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