Beowulf: an introduction to the study of the poem with a discussion of the stories of Offa and Finn

pt. 1. The historical elements. The non-historical elements. Theories as to the origin, date and structure of the poem

pt. 2. Documents illustrating the stories in Beowulf and the Offa-saga.

pt. 3. The fight of Finnsburg.

pt. 4. Appendix: A-L.

pt. 5. Recent work on Beowulf to 1930.

pt. 6. Recent work on Beowulf to 1958. Additional notes.

The historical elements

The non-historical elements

Theories as to the origin, date, and structure of the poem.

Documents illustrating the stories in Beowulf and the Offasaga.

The fight of Finnsburg.

Recent work on Beowulf to 1930.

Recent work on Beowulf to 1958.