so it is a poem?
Yes, it is an Old English epic poem.
Beowulf
Beowulf (; ) is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines.
when is beowulf believed to have been written between 975 and 1025 who wrote it? The anonymous poet is referred to by scholars as the ""Beowulf" poet".
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Beowulf [SEP] Introduction
Beowulf (; ) is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025. The anonymous poet is referred to by scholars as the ""Beowulf" poet". The story is set in Scandinavia in the 6th century. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.