Indogermanic Shruti and Christian Smriti in Beowulf - Argues that Beowulf is not in essence a Christian poem, but rather a reflection of the values of a Germanic heroic society. By Benjamin Slade Beowulf: A National Poem - Provides a literary history of the poem. Covers Scandinavian traditions, the personality of the hero, the origin and antiquity of the poem, and the religious element. Also provides a section-by-section summary of the poem. Warriors, Wyrms, and Wyrd: The Paradoxical Fate of the Germanic Hero/King in Beowulf - Interprets the Beowulf poem in mythological terms. By Kevin J. Wanner. Seamus Heaney on Beowulf - An introduction to and interpretation of the Beowulf poem by Seamus Heaney, together with a description of the principles underlying his famous translation of the poem. Christianity in Beowulf - Explains the Christian element in the poem and shows how the Beowulf poet interprets pagan concepts in Christian terms. By Rich Lawson. Anthropological and Cultural Approaches to Beowulf - Collection of articles from the online journal "The Heroic Age." These articles treat the poem from the standpoint of anthropology and culture studies. Thinking About Beowulf: Ten Years Later - Offers a psychological interpretation of the poem. Expands on the ideas in James W. Earl's book "Thinking about Beowulf." By Eileen A. Joy. Beowulf: An Introduction to the Study of the Poem - A study of Beowulf and the Battle of Finnsburh by R.W. Chambers. Project Gutenberg e-book. Linguistic and Literary Contexts of Beowulf - Studies Beowulf in the context of ancient Germanic literature. Includes images, study questions, and excerpts from related Germanic texts.