“The 2000 handwritten pages include Tolkien’s translation and appraisal of Beowulf, the epic 8th century Anglo-Saxon poem of bravery, friendship and monster-slaying that is thought to have inspired The Lord of the Rings.” —Tolkien’s Translation of “Beowulf” Discoverednews.com.au)
Grendel-riffic!
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