Beowulf links

If, like me, the thought of a CGI-encrusted, 3-D, Neil-Gaiman-authored, simulated-nude Beowulf (now with more jokes!) has inspired you to read or re-read the original epic poem, you might like these links: Beowulf in Hypertext Beowulf on Google Books Beowulf read aloud Why is Beowulf Important? Heorot Why Bother with Beowulf? Tolkien and the Critics

Spam, spam, spam, spam

From The Economist: ON A May evening in 1864, several British politicians were disturbed by a knock at the door and the delivery of a telegram—a most unusual occurrence at such a late hour. Had war broken out? Had the queen been taken ill? They ripped open the envelopes and were surprised to find a [...]

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