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Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic poem of unknown authorship, dating as recorded in the Nowell Codex manuscript from between the 8th and the early 11th century, set in Denmark and Sweden. (Wikipedia) The date that the poem of Beowulf was written down in the form it currently survives is contested, but most think it was between the 8th and 10th centuries by a monk in England. It is set long before in the sixth century in Scandinavia. For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
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β 13y agoBeowulf was written by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet who employed a West Germanic language closely related to Old Frisian and heavily influenced by Old Norse, a combination of West Saxon and some Anglian elements known as Old English. The manuscript has been dated between the 8th and early 11th century, before the Norman Conquest of 1066.
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β 6y agoBeowulf was written in Old English. Here is a sample of Old English:
Hwæt. We Gardena in geardagum,
þeodcyninga, þrym gefrunon,
hu ða æþelingas ellen fremedon.
Oft Scyld Scefing sceaþena þreatum,
monegum mægþum, meodosetla ofteah,
egsode eorlas. Syððan ærest wearð
feasceaft funden, he þæs frofre gebad,
weox under wolcnum, weorðmyndum þah,
oðþæt him æghwylc þara ymbsittendra
ofer hronrade hyran scolde,
gomban gyldan. þæt wæs god cyning.
ðæm eafera wæs æfter cenned,
geong in geardum, þone god sende
folce to frofre; fyrenðearfe ongeat
þe hie ær drugon aldorlease
lange hwile. Him þæs liffrea,
wuldres wealdend, woroldare forgeaf;
Beowulf wæs breme blæd wide sprang,
Scyldes eafera Scedelandum in.
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β 11y agoAnglo-Saxon.
Mason Elbert
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What was the name of a famous old English poem from the Anglo saxon period?
Beowulf.
What is one significant difference between the genres in which Beowulf and Grendel were written?
Beowulf was intended to be spoken aloud while Grendel was meant to be read in a book.
Beowulf is an epic what?
Beowulf is an epic poem. It is the oldest surviving epic poem in Old English. In order to be considered an epic poem, it has to be lengthy and usually detail heroic people or deeds.
What is English epic?
An epic in English literature is a long, stretched out poem (that doesn't particularly have to rhyme) that recounts a tale of an epic hero. One good example of an Epic would be Beowulf.
Was a Christmas carol written in old English?
It was written in Victorian English which is very similar to that spoken today
What language was the poem Beowulf originally written in?
anglo-saxon (old-english)
The epic poem Beowulf was first written down in what language?
The epic poem Beowulf was first written down in Old English. It is one of the oldest surviving works of literature in the English language.
What is the old English spelling of Beowulf?
Beowulf is the Old English spelling of Beowulf.
Where was 'Beowulf' written?
Beowulf was written in England.
What has the author Adrien Bonjour written?
Adrien Bonjour has written: 'Hamlet and the phantom clue' 'The digressions in Beowulf' -- subject(s): Beowulf, Epic poetry, English (Old), History and criticism 'Twelve Beowulf papers, 1940-1960' -- subject(s): Beowulf
Although the story of Beowulf is set in Scandinavia what language was it written in?
Old English
Why the story of Beowulf is set in Scandinavia what language was it written in?
The story of Beowulf is set in Scandinavia because it draws from Germanic and Norse legends and folklore. The poem was written in Old English, a West Germanic language spoken in early medieval England.
What has the author Alexis E Fajardo written?
Alexis E. Fajardo has written: 'Kid Beowulf' -- subject(s): Adaptations, Juvenile fiction, Beowulf, Epic poetry, English (Old)
Beowulf though set in Scandinavia is considered an early example of what kind of literature?
old english
What year was Beowulf born?
Beowulf is an epic English poem and does not relate to historical figures. The poem was written sometime between the 8th and 11th centuries.
Beowulf was originally composed as an?
Beowulf was originally composed as an Old English epic poem, thought to date back to the early 8th century. It is one of the earliest and most important works of English literature.
What has the author Fred C Robinson written?
Fred C. Robinson has written: 'Beowulf and the appositive style' -- subject(s): Apposition, Beowulf, Christianity in literature, English language, Epic poetry, English (Old), Medieval Rhetoric, Paganism in literature, Style, Textual Criticism 'Beowulf' 'The editing of Old English' -- subject(s): Civilization, Anglo-Saxon, in literature, Editing, English Paleography, English literature, Manuscripts, English (Old), Medieval Manuscripts, Textual Criticism
