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Beowulf is the earliest existing Germanic epic poem, written in Old English, that reflects the rich oral tradition of the Anglo-Saxon period and the lives of the Germanic tribes in England. The poem features the heroic character Beowulf, who embodies the ideals of strength, courage, and loyalty while navigating themes of mortality and human relationships. Although the manuscript dates to around A.D. 1000, it was not discovered until the seventeenth century, and its authorship remains uncertain, likely blend

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Jeremy Wu

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