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The original "author" or orator of Beowulf is unknown, as are the authors of similar works such as Hrolf Kraki's Saga and Gisli the Outlaw.
The source of Beowulf is unknown. The assumption is that it may have come from traditional oral sources in England going back before the 8th century CE in the style of Norse Eddas. The poem was put into writing sometime between the 8th century and11th century in Old English, the language of the Saxons. Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic poem in the English language. and the earliest European literature written in the common language.
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This work is written in the form of a poem from Anglo-Saxon literature that dates to approximately the 8th and the 11th centuries. The oldest surviving manuscript dates to 1010. At 3183 lines, it is notable for its length. It has risen to national epic status in England.
True, but doesnt answer the question. By the way, it's classed as a poem not a novel, and while it is of Germanic/Nordic origin, I've yet to find an author.
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∙ 13y agoBeowulf is an epic that was written in Old English. The author of such a grandiose work, however, remains unknown. We have traces of evidences that lead to disputable views regarding who the author may have been.
There also exists myriad of versions of Beowulf; many contain slight variations when compared to the entirety of the epic.
Be aware, however, that some materials are open to interpretation as the epic is ancient!
The author of Beowulf is unknown, but it is believed to have been written by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet around the 8th to 11th century.
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∙ 13y agoThe author of Beowulf is unknown, same as Hrolf Kraki's Saga and Gisli the Outlaw.
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∙ 15y agoBeowulf is an old Viking/Norse legend, from somewhere around the 8th to 11th centuries. Its author is unknown.
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∙ 14y agoNo one knows who it is. So, technically there isn't one.
It is a folktale passed down through families until it was printed for the masses.
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∙ 11y agoBeowulf is the name of an epic poem by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon author.
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∙ 14y agoNo one knows
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Beowulf was originally wrote it when or did what?
memorized and delivered orally.
Did neil gaimain write another Beowulf?
Yes Neil Gaiman wrote a version of Beowulf. He also wrote Odd and the Frost Giants which is based on Norse myth and legend.
What are the contribution of Anglo saxon in language and literature?
They wrote Beowulf
Who wrote the epic poem Beowulf?
I don't know!!! Stop asking!!!!!
When did Richard Wilbur wrote Beowulf?
It was not Richard Wilbur, but rather an anonymous poet who wrote Beowulf in the early Middle Ages, around the 8th to 11th centuries. Richard Wilbur was a 20th-century poet who is known for his translations and interpretations of other works.
Who wrote the epic poem called Beowulf?
Unfortunately the author of Beowulf is unknown, because it was passed down orally (by word of mouth, through story telling) generation after generation. Sorry!
What author wrote an essay about the poem Beowulf in the 20th century reviving the poems reputation and then imitating it in his own works.?
Mark Twain
What is the old English spelling of Beowulf?
Beowulf is the Old English spelling of Beowulf.
What epic poem inspired Tolkien?
The epic poem that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien was Beowulf. It influenced his creation of languages, mythologies, and themes in his own works, such as "The Lord of the Rings."
Who transcribed wrote down the earliest known manuscript of Beowulf?
The earliest known manuscript of Beowulf was transcribed by two scribes around the year 1000 in Old English. It is commonly referred to as the Nowell Codex or Cotton Vitellius A XV.
What is the Swedish spelling of Beowulf?
The Swedish spelling of Beowulf is "Björnulf."
What was Beowulf full name?
Beowulf's full name is Beowulf.
