1. Beowulf
Beowulf Beowulf is the first surviving epic written in the English language. ... In addition, the poem is written with the traditional epic diction, with whole phrases taken from the other bards who sang the legends incorporated. ... This poem is written in the Old English language, which is also known as Anglo-Saxon, and is written in the past tense. ... This event foreshadows Beowulf's funeral at the poem's end. ... The epic poem Beowulf, written by an unknown but talented author, has been read and studied by historians and scholars for several centuries. ...
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