Beowulf

Beowulf is an epic poem that was written in Old English. This poem is composed of 3,182 lines in a style characteristic of Old English poetry. It holds its place as one of the earliest poems that is still in existence in English literature. The poem’s author is unknown and is commonly referred to as the Beowulf poet. Although the poem’s exact date remains uncertain, some literary critics argue that it was written as early as the seventh century AD. This literary work tells the story of Beowulf, a mythical member of the Geats; they were a North Germanic people who lived in what is now southern Sweden’s Götaland. The poem describes the hero as a bold and strong warrior who possesses bravery and loyalty. The importance of Beowulf goes beyond its narrative. It is one of the major and ancient pieces of English literature because the poem highlights not only early mediaeval Scandinavia’s culture and morals but also its heroism and storytelling traditions.