How old is Beowulf?

The exact date of Beowulf is one of the most contested subjects in Old English studies. …. so how old is it, and why should we care? In this video I unpack this deceptively difficult question by taking a look at the poem’s manuscript history and its origins in legend. More important, however, is how we reckon with what it is we don’t know, and how that shapes our relationship to a story. This channel is just getting started. Let me know what topics you want me to cover in the description below and be sure to subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:20 The Manuscript 03:34 Beowulf’s Composition 07:14 The Legend? 10:05 Why it matters Thanks for watching! See my recent video on which edition of Beowulf is best:    • Which Beowulf should YOU read? - Three Edi...   Affiliate Link Disclaimer: All of the following links are Amazon associate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This doesn't cost you anything extra, but they help me to keep making more content like this. Thanks for your support! Klaeber’s Beowulf, Fourth Edition: https://amzn.to/4fQqlfA Beowulf: A New Verse Translation by Seamus Heaney: https://amzn.to/4mxBlB0 My favorite edition of Beowulf, 2nd Edition by R.M Liuzza: https://amzn.to/45MMcj8 #beowulf #medievaltales #literature #oldenglish #booktube #englishmajor #beowulftranslation #tolkien #epicpoetry #medieval