how many lines are in the complete manuscript of beowulf
Beowulf Beowulf (/ˈbeɪoʊwʊlf/ Old English: [ˈbeːo̯ˌwulf]) is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It may be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature. A date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025.[2] The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the "Beowulf poet".[3]
Marmion (poem) One of the most quoted excerpts from Scottish poetry[citation needed] is derived from Canto VI, XVII:[citation needed]
Talk:Three Billy Goats Gruff No one seems to know what the moral is for this tale, at least for sure, we can assume there is one since all his tales had a moral message? It should be noted I think that the original message, whatever it was, is now unknown.
Lists of English words by country or language of origin These are lists of words in the English language that are known as "loanwords" or "borrowings," which are derived from other languages.
Star-crossed The phrase was coined in the prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet:
All that glitters is not gold While early expressions of the idea are known from at least the 12th century, the current saying is derived from a 16th century line by William Shakespeare.