The Monsters & The Book: Beowulf

[@BookChatWithPat8668]

I used to love teaching Beowulf. I also taught John Gardner’s novel, Grendel. Seamus Heaney is such a treasure. You seemed to have such great fun with this tag! 😊

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Oh, I don't know the Gardner novel, must look that up, thanks for this.Yes, I had a blast making this video. I am so enjoying BookTube, what an awesome lark, so life-giving.

[@DisquietandDragons-lh3zm]

Hi Phillip, thank you so much for doing my tag, It's been brilliant watching fellow booktubers having so much fun with it. Your answer to prompt 5 was perfect, Billy Blue is adorable, our dog friends are truly wonderful aren't they. I remember reading part of Beowulf in English class in the 80s. Our teacher asked us to write our favourite part and we could illustrate it if we wished to, she possibly regretted that when she saw the dismembered limbs and red pencil scrawled all over my exercise book. I'll have to read Beowulf, I think it's something I'd very much enjoy, your folio edition is a thing of beauty.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

I have a bit of a problem with The Folio Society, but it's a nice problem. Their books are such treasures. Yes, this Beowulf edition is to die for - a thing of astounding beauty!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Thanks for creating the tag. I had a blast doing this one - so much fun.

[@DisquietandDragons-lh3zm]

@apoetreadstowrite you didn't hear this from me but at some point this tag might get a sequel.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

@@DisquietandDragons-lh3zm: Look forward to it. I adore fantasy, magical realism & mythology, so always keen to engage with those texts & ideas.

[@AlbertTheConjugator]

Hello, Phillip! Good lord! You've peaked my interest in Beowulf now. We read it in high school, but no teenager can really appreciate a lot of the famous works. Happy reading and your t-shirts are fantastic 📚 ✌️😃

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Ah, you a Scooby Doo fan too? - such fun!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Beowulf is fabulous, & Heaney really is a magician, put them together & you have the best kind of book magic - bliss.

[@TheLinguistsLibrary]

An exquisite edition for sure. Hope you and Billy Blue enjoy the weekend!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Thanks, Emily. I really appreciate our bookish connection. Billy is very happy & content. Hope you are feeling creative & productive also.

[@booksoffthebeatenpath]

And we have another thing in common 😮loved Beowulf and…Scooby Doo! Thank you for referring a subscriber to me❤You’re the best! Meg

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Ah, that is terrific. Brilliant you! I love your channel, you introduce me to so many new books, fabulous.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Ah, all that Scooby Doo bliss!

[@kristijohansen5874]

Loved this one Phillip. 🧡

[@apoetreadstowrite]

You are brilliant, Kristi - thank you!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

I had a blast making this video. I am so enjoying the BookTube welcome & cheer. Hope you're feeling creative & productive also.

[@brenboothjones]

Had no idea you had a channel, Philip! Luckily now I do and am subscribed! Thanks for the tag! Gonna check this out soon. Best wishes, BBJ

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Thanks, Bren. Yes, I am a new creator, but am so enjoying the BookTube welcome & cheer - it's a glorious lark.

[@CGRatedBooks]

You have such a passion for literature that is truly a joy to witness and experience. An awesome vid and tag follow up.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Thanks for such a generous & affirmative response to my video, especially during this hectic period of change & stress, for you, hope you get some rest now. Recharge? Stay strong & creative.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Yes, books (& Billy) are where I now feel at 'home' & content. You are always so affirmative. Thank you.

[@CGRatedBooks]

@@apoetreadstowrite definitely fine to recharge and rest a bit. Weekends tend to leave room for little else.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

@@CGRatedBooks: enjoy some restorative downtime.

[@BeyondBooks-wt5il]

Hi, Phillip - saw you were live and thought I'd pop in! Can't stay around long - but just wanted to say HI and wish you well!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

You are fabulous. Thanks, Reney. I really appreciate your support.

[@SeaninsShelf]

Although I have long been acquainted with him I have never read anything by Seamus Heaney! I think i might need to remedy that when I can especially since I am probably due for a Beowulf reread. Thanks for sharing!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

I would highly recommend it. Heaney is a magician!

[@book-ramble]

I've just done my own version! Loved your take; especially the oral tradition. You'd love the British Library. I will release my take in a week or so. Thanks for the tag!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Brilliant you. I really appreciate our bookish connection.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

Can't wait to see what you've done. Really enjoying discovering you & your channel.

[@book-ramble]

@@apoetreadstowrite Likewise!

[@apoetreadstowrite]

@@book-ramble: Thanks, Mark.

[@book-ramble]

@@apoetreadstowrite And that big Beowulf book is epic.