beowulf

So, for school, I recently had to read Beowulf. I'd already read it, but this second time a lot more things stood out to me and it's become one of my greatest interests, particularly the parallels between it and LotR. I've done quite a bit of research and reading on this topic and have...

In my re-read of Beowulf I noticed that it sometimes adds ''Ring-Giver'' as a title for Hrothgar (Who is a king). So it seems that rings where sometimes given out by a king to their loyal councilors and followers. Do you wise people think this a possible inspiration for Tolkien using rings in LOTR?

Hello In his critique of Beowulf Tolkien writes: “Let us by all means esteem the old heroes: men caught in the chains of circumstance or of their own character, torn between duties equally sacred, dying with their backs to the wall” (1936: 17). Who were these 'old heroes'? Many thanks...

I thought I'd start a discussion thread. The trailers can be viewed here. They look a bit corny to me (maybe it's the animation); but I'm going to see the film anyway - I can't resist. My eleven-year-old daughter is excited by the whole idea - they did Beowulf in their literacy studies a...

Could the Hobbit have been based on the tales of Beowulf? I have heard some talk of this abroad, is it true?:confused:

???