This was the first time I read Beowulf. Don't sleep on that intro, it helped me enjoy the story more. It centralizes the question of the story: How do you make a legacy live on long after a life has gone?

The alliteration apparent in the audio accentuates the experience, 10/10, poets oughta aspire higher.

Now, about the modern slang. The "Bro!" bit is funny, but Beowulf's swagger shines best in the bold punchy lines. If you like your Bossip tweets saucy, then there is hope for you here. Persnickety pipe smokers best be packing.