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Beowulf English 12A About Beowulf Scandinavian legend Takes place in 6th century Retold by scops over hundreds of years. First written version in Old English sometime in the 11th Century Manuscript Only one original manuscript survives Written by Sir Robert Cotton (1571-1631) in a collection of medieval manuscripts. Saved from a fire, but edges of 2,000 letters crumbled away. Original poem is 3,182 lines. Beowulf and “The Net” The original manuscript has been preserved by an initiative called “The Electronic Beowulf Project” Preservation is done through the British Library. Themes to explore Good vs. Evil A hero defined The interweaving of Christianity and Paganism Key Terms Scop: a traveling minstrel Epic: A long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a heroic figure. Legend: A story that celebrates a hero, someone who embodies the virtues and attitudes of a nation. Kenning: A two-word metaphor in Anglo-Saxon poetry Caesura: A pause in a line of poetry Fate: Man’s inevitable predestination.