thank you so much for this. i missed out on a lot of my education because i had some issues. the way you explained the story is so accessible and well spoken. it really soothes my boy brain

I found this on the shelf in my basement when I was a kid and it had a profound impact on my life and taught me a ton of concepts and terms that would help me understand more science and physics. I didn't understand any of it then but it built a foundation in particle physics and cosmology that have been invaluable and gave me a soaring appreciation for the cosmos. Have never read a religious tome that had the impact of ABHOT

It's awesome 👍

A child loves listening to an elderly person telling stories. It works the other way too,when an elderly person (like myself) listens to a story narrated by a young person. Stories are good listening to as the Labour Government has removed the Winter Fuel Allowance from the elderly,who as the winter deepens as it is so doing now,clad in layers of clothes,all hat and gloves,all ears to this Story of Beowulf.

Thank you! I was able to help my child for her Essay preparation! So helpful!

Thank you.

Thank you.This was very helpful for my studies.🌷Also,It was really intesting to see where Tolkien got the inspiration

Why did Beowulf decide to free the Danes from Grendel?

Might want to fix your main page...gudie...

Beautifully summarized! I plan to show my students this video before they begin this part of their literature lessons. Thank you!

I know this is a small pronunciation error, but I've always heard it spoken as the "Yeats", like "yay-ots." However, "Geets" always sounded much more cool to me.

I see compliments in the comments, but I was stopped dead by misspelling in the main image.

Great

Hi! I have just finished reading the book. I found similarities in its structure with another book from Wingate, which I recommend: "the book of lost friends". The characters of the past are more deeply developed and explored in both books. I have a question regarding the relationship between Rill and her adoptive father. What happened between them when Georgia Tann and that other awful lady left them alone in the room? It was never clear to me. I hope someone can share their take-aways frol that part. Thanks for making a video sharing your review!

Learn to spell before you try to teach.

hi, love your video. Which part of the poem do you like the best?

An excellent presentation. I just want to say that weapons with names is actually not unusual, especially for Hindus. For example Shiva’s bow is called Pinaaka. Vishnu’s Disc is SuDarshana. Krishna’s conch is PunchJanya. These names are mentioned in the opening verses of the Bhagavad Gita and because of Hindu Culture surviving the onslaught of Christian cultural genocide, we know exactly what is is being referred to when the weapon is referred to only by name. E.g. Arjuna, in the opening lines of Gita states, Oh Krishna, the Gandiva slips from my hand! We know he is referring to his bow. Often these weapons have names because they have some divine origin and have been gifted by a divine being. Some of these weapons can also only be used once, after which they return to the deity who had gifted it. In the Mahabharata, Karna has been similarly gifted a weapon by Indira, king of heaven. He is forced to use it to save the army from total annihilation when he had planned upon using it upon a different person in a separate encounter. This class of weapon is usually only acquired after intense focus on the deity and subject to if the deity decides the person is capable of handling it or not. As this text is part of paganic old English, we also know that it therefore belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. This then becomes part of Indo-European, Aryan, culture and civilisation and will carry memories of that ancient past. Often we come across Irish people who claim that they were originally from India! This points to the idea that Europe was colonised in antiquity by Hindus from India. These nomads used the central Eurasian Steppes as pastureland for their cows, sheep goats etc and ended up forming colonies in Greece, Central Europe and towards the west and north Europe. Ireland’s ancient Gaelic name Eire, ie Aarya reflects this. The Hindu term for the entire continent is called Jambu Dweepa. Anyway, I hope you found this informative. We need to bare in mind that when the British arrived in India carrying Christianity as a political tool, they had to set their own narrative on history to justify their colonialism and basic looting the country of its wealth. So the Aryan invasion into India from Eurasian Steppes theory was concocted by them. This basically made native Indians as much invaders into India as they themselves were. It was merely an attempt to decriminalize their own actions. The christianisation of Pagan cultures did not end with what happened in Europe. Today, July 2023 we see Manipur in north east India ablaze due to Christianity causing conflict amongst ancient tribal communities. There are youtube uploads on jambudweepa/dwipa from Indian traditional narrative. Dr Kusumlata Kedia has done work on this. Also the Sattology channel is of interest in this regard.

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I just finished this and it's pretty wild the effort that went into worldbuilding for these rabbits, and hitting the mark on just the right level of intelligence these rabbits have. Spoilery**** I dont know if I've done as big of a 180 on a character like i did bigwig. Somewhere early on in the book hazel said something about bigwig that made me think "he sees him as a rival, these two are going to come to blows at some point", so i looked on bigwig very suspiciously for the whole book. Then bigwig went undercover and i think he might be one of my favorite fictional characters of all time.

Thank you.

I just finished chapter 7 and so far this has been an amazing book.

There’s a different sort of study guide on my channel: so much of what is thought about Beowulf is utterly incorrect. Tolkein was wrong about him sadly. He was a real Anglo Saxon king called Beornwulf from the year 825. Look up who comes in to power a year later. Additionally, nowhere in the text does it say that Geatland is in Sweden, just that Wiglaf comes from Sweden. All that study, all of those translations and interest and yet there are so many glaring errors in the way it is read and taught.

It is helpful. ❤

The run of the mill "self help" tomes stumble out of the gate, when they claim that you, the reader, can "manifest" near-miraculous gains, changes, in YOUR life, which are all basically selfish desires, and the worst make you think you can actually make others change on your behalf, bend to your will - a truly narcissistic premise, which disrespects the autonomy of every other person, who has just as many goals, aspirations, and rights, as you. Manson tricks the reader into reassessing how to engage more fully with the world you already have around you, and do the work, if it moves you. And absolutely, honestly examine what you can do, what you have to bring to the table where you spend time with people you care about, and stop expecting them to do anything for you - but if they do, be grateful and appreciative.

Thanks. Your review is spot-on. The multitude of characters is dizzying, so I strongly agree that it will make a better movie than a book. Also, the role of the two brother doctors is underdeveloped and the case was cut short so that Hoover could have a swift victory to tout for the FBI. That's why the other 600+ murders were not explored. Tom White really is made out to be the hero of the book. Jesse Plemons has been cast in that role in the movie.

Why you stop making videos? 😟

Excellent review. Thank you!

I finished reading this book today, so I can say that your review is a balanced (and engaging) account of its substance and style. I agree that ""Dinosaurs Die Out" is the most interesting chapter. I am, however, surprised that some people found Steve Brusatte annoying; I found him very likeable.

This infuriates me, to think someone would capture and kidnap and then steal and sell someone else’s children is beyond evil. My blood boils every time I think about it. 3:30

I very much dislike how they took out the Christian themes.

I don't care which type the car is, as long as someone drives me 😉

Time dirt and money..

Thanks so much! This helped a lot with reviewing =)

Absolutely loved the way you told this story! Im currently being taught on the anglo-saxon period and you made this incredibly fun to listen to :)

Cat approved book for a less stressful life!

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. (Psalms 51:1-4)

girl where did you go I wanted to keep up with your book readings/reviews!!! come back OMG

I heard about the book from Stories are Soul Food. Not sure if my kids are ready for it but am looking forward until they are so I can read it aloud to them!

Thank you so much! This was so helpful.

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Where’d you go nigga

i;m gonna read James and the Giant Peach after i finish the Witches,

i;m reading the Witches now.

Currently reading Watership Down and I am enjoying Richard Adam's world, chapter by chapter! Great read. :) Another good read is The Shadow Glass by Josh Winning.

Can u talk more about the bfg ..

Pretty nice review thank you 😊

The attackers' reaction (I'm not saying who or where or when) when Bigwig told them he was told by his Chief Rabbit to defend the warren is one of the greatest scenes I've ever read.

Loved the review!

Nice review! I'd also add the theme of masculinity. What does it mean to be a man? Ove is the type of man to create things and fix things, be the tough silent type. But then you have a man who doesn't really know how to drive well, another who is overweight but good with computers (and technology is a thing Ove doesn't understand, and maybe even fears a little), and you even have a gay young man, and Ove's reaction to finding out the boy's father has essentially abandoned him for it. It's sad how men don't have very good role models today, but somehow Ove becomes someone they all admire and look up to like a father (or grandfather!)

I've been working on a research project about monster hunters and slayers in ancient folklore for a few weeks and I was a bit overwhelmed when I was driving into Beowulf. Then I found this video, you are a freaking godsend! I've used your video and linked resources to go about my research and writing, using this video as a kind of structural source... Long story short, thank you! This video helped me greatly!