J. Lesslie Hall (1856–1928) was an American literary scholar and poet known for his translation of Beowulf. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Hall attended Randolph–Macon College and rec...view moreJ. Lesslie Hall (1856–1928) was an American literary scholar and poet known for his translation of Beowulf. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Hall attended Randolph–Macon College and received his PhD from Johns Hopkins University.view less