Beowulf

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An important work of Old English literature, this epic poem features 3,182 alliterative lines that tell the legendary tale of its hero, Beowulf. The poem's composition date remains debated among scholars, but the existing manuscript dates from between 975 and 1025. Written by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, it explores themes of heroism, fate, and the struggle between good and evil, making it a significant piece in the study of early medieval literature.