Beowulf
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Beowulf
Summary
Beowulf is an epic poem[1]. Beowulf ranks in the top 2% of epic_poem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,441 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Beowulf's instance of is recorded as epic poem[3].
- Beowulf's genre is heroic poetry[4].
- Beowulf's genre is epic poem[5].
- Beowulf is named after Beowulf[6].
- Beowulf is part of Nowell Codex[7].
- Beowulf's Commons category is recorded as Beowulf[8].
- Beowulf's language of work or name is recorded as Old English[9].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Beowulf[10].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Hygelac[11].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Hrothgar[12].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Wealhþeow[13].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Hrólfr Kraki[14].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Æschere[15].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Unferð[16].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Grendel[17].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Grendel's mother[18].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Wiglaf[19].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Hildeburh[20].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Heremod[21].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Sigmund[22].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Herebeald[23].
- Beowulf's characters is recorded as Hæþcyn[24].
- Beowulf's has edition or translation is recorded as Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary[25].
- Beowulf's has edition or translation is recorded as Beowulf[26].
- Beowulf's has edition or translation is recorded as The Oldest English Epic[27].
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Publication
Beowulf's language of work or name is recorded as Old English[9]. Genres include heroic poetry[4] and epic poem[5]. Beowulf is part of Nowell Codex[7].
Why It Matters
Beowulf ranks in the top 2% of epic_poem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,441 views/month).[2] Beowulf has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] Beowulf is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Beowulf has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien[32], a linguist[33], 1892–1973[34], of United Kingdom[35], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[36], specialised in literature[37].
FAQs
Who did Beowulf influence?
Beowulf has been cited as an influence by J. R. R. Tolkien[32].