Geatas is an important name in the Old English epic poem Beowulf, and Henrik Schück provides an in-depth analysis of its significance in this classic work of literary criticism. Originally published in Swedish, this book has been translated into English for the first time, making it accessible to a wider audience. Schück's insights are sure to excite anyone who is passionate about Beowulf or Old English literature more broadly.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.