... British Isles, the stories of King Arthur and Merlin became thoroughly embedded in both the fantasy and the history of the region. After that, fantasy claimed the realm of fairy tales and children's stories. In more modern times, it worked its way back from folk tales to modern literature, spawning in turn the realm of science fiction. Lastly in speaking of themes of the epic, is the ... theme of the "welters of the people" which dignifies that fame and bravery are at the top most important essence. Nevertheless, bragging aside, Beowulf is undoubtedly a brave ... his fame truthfully by...

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... far off places. Also the hero of the story is a figure of imposing stature of national and international importance , we can conclude that Beowulf is a great example of an early English epic. The Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf is the most important work of Old English literature, and is well deserved of the distinction. The epic tells the story of a hero, a Scandinavian prince named Beowulf ... , who rids the Danes of the monster Grendel, a descendent of Cain, and of his exploits fighting Grendel's mother and a Dragon. Throughout the epic, the Anglo-Saxon story teller uses many elements to bui...

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• Grade Level: High School