The Saga of Beowulf (Complete Edition)

"The Saga of Beowulf" is the first complete novelization of the epic 10th century poem Beowulf, chronicling the rise of the emerging Nordic nations, the tragic blood-feuds of their clans, epic battles with mythological creatures in an ancient heroic age, and the final, futile struggle of one man against the will of Fate that made of him a Legend.

Breathtaking in scope and relentless in pace, the story follows the young Norse warrior Beowulf as he embarks upon a fateful quest for vengeance against the creature that slew his father, setting in motion a sequence of events that will bring about the downfall of a nation, all the while fleeing from the woman he has sworn to love. Steeped in Norse mythology and lore, and based on extensive historical research, the saga unfolds across the frozen fields of Sweden and the fetid fens of Denmark, ranging from the rocky heights of Geatland to the sprawling battlefields of ancient France.

An epic adventure 1500 years in the making, this classic tale now comes to life once more in a bold new retelling for a modern audience.

NOTE: This "Complete Edition" contains both "Part I: The Land of Death & Shadow" and "Part II: The Land of Ice & Fire", each also available as separate volumes. It includes a map, genealogies, and glossaries of place and proper names (with pronunciation guides) for ease of reference. The digital edition also features bonus content, including a "Norse Rune Decoder" for deciphering the untranslated passages found throughout the book, as well as a 25-page "Author's Afterword" detailing the adaptation process and discussing the reasoning behind many of the plot decisions that were made.