“That struggle was too strong, hateful and long-lasting, which had come on the people, dire wrack and ruin - the greatest of night-evils.” — Burton Raffel Copy Share Image
Art does not have to be dull, to be effective; the artist does not have to be a bore, to be real. — Burton Raffel Copy Share Image
“That struggle was too strong, hateful and long-lasting, which had come on the people, dire wrack and ruin - the greatest of night-evils.” — Burton Raffel Copy Share Image
Beloved Beowulf, remember how you boasted, Once, that nothing in the world would ever Destroy your fame; fight to keep it, Now, be strong… — Burton Raffel Copy Share Image
Quickly, the dragon came at him, encouraged As Beowulf fell back; its breath flared, And he suffered, wrapped around in swirling Flames -- a… — Burton Raffel Copy Share Image
I’ve never known fear; as a youth I fought/ In endless battles. I am old, now,/ But I will fight again, seek fame still,/… — Burton Raffel Copy Share Image
