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The Origins of Beowulf

by Sam Newton

This book reconsiders the question of the origin of Beowulf, the author arguing that there is no compelling linguistic evidence for the date of its composition, but that independant orthographic, lexical and phonological indications suggest an eighth century, Anglian origin. Newton uses comparative evidence, especially archaeology, as well as comparison between the epic's dynastic concerns and the East Anglian royal pedigrees and genealogies, to support this argument. 177p with 9 figs. (Boydell & Brewer 1993)

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