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Beowulf

Song Cycle by Cheryl Frances-Hoad (b. 1980)

1. So

Language: English 
So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by
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  • by Seamus Heaney (1939 - 2013), appears in Beowulf, copyright ©

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2. Grendel

Language: English 
Grendel was the name of this grim demon
 . . . . . . . . . .

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3. For twelve winters

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For twelve winters, seasons of woe
 . . . . . . . . . .

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5. In off the moors

Language: English 
In off the moors, down through the mist bands
 . . . . . . . . . .

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  • by Seamus Heaney (1939 - 2013), appears in Beowulf, copyright ©

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6. Then his rage

Language: English 
Then his rage boiled over, he ripped open
 . . . . . . . . . .

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7. When Hrothgar arrived

Language: English 
When Hrothgar arrived at the hall, he spoke
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8. Hildeburgh

Language: English 
Hildeburh had little cause to credit the Jutes
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— Tacet —

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10. A lot was to happen

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A lot was to happen in later days
 . . . . . . . . . .

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11. He rippled down the rock

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He rippled down the rock, writhing with anger
 . . . . . . . . . .

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12. Then he drew himself up

Language: English 
Then he drew himself up beside his shield
 . . . . . . . . . .

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  • by Seamus Heaney (1939 - 2013), appears in Beowulf, copyright ©

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13. For fifty years

Language: English 
For fifty years I ruled this nation
 . . . . . . . . . .

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  • by Seamus Heaney (1939 - 2013), appears in Beowulf, copyright ©

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15. The Geat People

Language: English 
The Geat People built a pyre for Beowulf
 . . . . . . . . . .

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  • by Seamus Heaney (1939 - 2013), appears in Beowulf, copyright ©

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