beowulf

The British Library has the original manuscript of Beowulf that was published in the year 1000, most likely during the reign of King Æthelred the Unready. It is widely considered the best poem ever written and is available to read online. In its present state, the poem, named after its hero Beowulf, contains more than 3,000 lines, and divides conventionally into three … [Read more...] about The original manuscript of Beowulf is available online