Literature · Poetry

Beowulf 39

To the Danes after custom; endured he unjoyful

HallEnglish

Standing the straits from strife that was raging, Longsome folk-sorrow. Learn then from this, Lay hold of virtue! Though laden with winters, I have sung thee these measures. 'Tis a marvel to tell it,

{Hrothgar moralizes.}

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Literature · Poetry

Beowulf 39

To the Danes after custom; endured he unjoyful

HallEnglish

Standing the straits from strife that was raging, Longsome folk-sorrow. Learn then from this, Lay hold of virtue! Though laden with winters, I have sung thee these measures. 'Tis a marvel to tell it,

{Hrothgar moralizes.}

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Beowulf 39To the Danes after custom; endured he unjoyful

Beowulf 39

Beowulf 40

Beowulf 39To the Danes after custom; endured he unjoyful

Beowulf 39

Beowulf 40