title: Beowulf (MAXNotes Literature Guides)
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  Beowulf
  Shmoop Literature Guide
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  Beowulf
  Shmoop Literature Guide
  Table of Contents
  Introduction .......................................................... 3
  Why Should I Care ..................................................... 5
  Summary ............................................................ 6
  Brief Summary ...........................................