Beowulf. The oldest and, arguably, the greatest epic in English literature's vast history. Beowulf is an epic poem, originally written in Old English, that details the heroic exploits of the warrior, Beowulf, throughout his life. It represents the heroic ideal and the role of fate's import...

Beowulf Ideals are standards of perfection or excellence. For the Anglo-Saxons of the Dark Ages these ideals were loyalty, valor, unselfishness, and a sense of justice. Through Beowulf's journey we can see how he exhibits these ideals. The first of these ideals is loyalty, which Beowulf...

King Alfred the Great King Alfred the Great (871-899) was one of the best kings ever to rule. He defended his kingdom from Viking raids, enacted a code of laws, and helped to give rebirth to religious and scholarly activity. During Alfred's reign, he demonstrated military and strategic skills,...

A Comparison of Medieval and Anglo Saxon Characteristics A study of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot, based on T.H. White's Once and Future King, and The Road to Camlann by Rosemary Sutcliff, will illustrate many aspects of Medieval culture. Three Medieval cultural traits whi...