This powerhouse CD-ROM contains the complete text of Beowulf, The Finnesburgh Fragment, and excerpts from The Battle of Maldon, The Battle of Brunanburh, The Dream of the Rood, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer. Rich in content, this informative learning aid includes numerous essays and video tutorials on various aspects of Beowulf and other Anglo-Saxon poetry by literary experts Jon Stallworthy, Robert DiNapoli, and John Burrow; background context for Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Age; and an Anglo-Saxon dictionary, grammatical reference, and audio pronunciation guide. Genealogical tables, a map, a chronology of Anglo-Saxon literature, a bibliography, and Internet links—plus teacher notes consisting of questions, assignments, and activities—complete this comprehensive guide to Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon poetry. Can be used with both Windows and Macintosh.
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