Beowulf
About this book
Beowulf (; ) is an Old English poem, an epic in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines, contained in the Nowell Codex. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between AD 975 and 1025. Scholars call the anonymous author the "Beowulf poet".
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 3 readers · 96 pages · ≈ 1 h 47 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Beowulf?
About ≈ 1 h 47 m — 96 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Beowulf?
96 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Beowulf?
It sits on the Poetry, Fantasy shelves.
Has Beowulf been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Beowulf (2007), Beowulf: Prince of the Geats (2007), Beowulf & Grendel (2005), Beowulf (1998).
Is Beowulf in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Beowulf?
Rosemary Sutcliff (1920–1992).
“So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness.”