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Name: Beowulf
Author: Neil Gaiman

Beowulf is a screenplay for a motion‑picture adaptation of the classic epic, written by Neil Gaiman and award‑winning screenwriter Roger Avary. The book contains the initial draft, the final shooting script, concept art, and insightful commentary from both writers, set for production by Paramount Pictures.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama

Authors: Neil Gaiman

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