1

Brutus of Britain

Based on a legend by Geoffrey of Monmouth

Back in the days of the prophet Samuel, so the story goes, a grandson of Trojan hero Aeneas brought civilisation to the British Isles.

2

The Last Voyage of Scyld of the Sheaf

From Beowulf

The Old English epic ‘Beowulf’ tells how Scyld, beloved King of the Danes, was committed to the ocean at his death — just as he had been at his birth.

3

A Glimpse of the Grail

By Sir Thomas Malory

In a lonely castle upon a remote island, Sir Lancelot’s wanderings brought him once more into the presence of the elusive cup of Christ’s blood.

4

The Wild Ride of King Herla

Based on a tale by Walter Map

Walter Map was so tired of being on the road in the entourage of King Henry II, that he began to wonder if the whole court was under a spell.

5

A Eulogy for Sir Lancelot

By Sir Thomas Malory

Sir Ector, who has searched fruitlessly for his brother for seven years, finds him at last, lying in state in the Joyous Gard.

6

Grendel’s Mother

By Zenaide Alexeievna Ragozin

After driving the man-eating ogre Grendel from Hrothgar’s hall, Beowulf must now deal with Grendel’s anguished and vengeful mother.