'The oldest long poem in Old English; written about AD 1;000; Beowulf tells the story of a great warrior of southern Scandinavia; in both youth and maturity. When Beowulf arrives at Hrothgar's hall; he discovers that the hall is beset by Grendel; an evil creature that kills and pillages with impunity. Beowulf; in heroic fashion; bests Grendel in combat; then follows Grendel back to his lair to finish the job.But Beowulf couldn't have counted on meeting Grendel's mother.'