~ c. 700–1000 AD ~
"Beowulf" is an Old English epic poem that tells the story of the Geatish hero, Beowulf, and his battles against monsters, including Grendel and a dragon. The poem is considered a masterpiece of Old English literature and is one of the most important works in the Germanic heroic legend tradition. The author is unknown, but scholars call him the Beowulf poet. The poem is set in pagan Scandinavia in the 6th century, and its date of composition is uncertain, but the manuscript was produced between 975 and 1025. The poem has been the subject of debate, especially about its transmission and interpretation.