Beowulf

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Beowulf | Topics for Further Study

• Research the rinds of the Sutton Hoo Burial excavated in 1939 and compare the burial and the treasures found to the burials and treasures in Beowulf.
• Investigate the recent research done on the development of kingship in the seventh and eighth centuries and compare the findings to the presentation of kingship in Beowulf.
• Read J. R. R. Tolkein's Lord of the Rings, particularly the chapters dealing with the Riders of Rohan. How is Beowulf reflected in the work?
• Investigate the new Beowulf manuscript...

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• - Read the Beowulf text online.
• - For teachers, the Beowulf Lesson Plan.
• - Beowulf summary and study guide in the eNotes.

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