ENGL 2121
British Literature I
Additional Supplemental Material for Beowulf
This first site is a superb clearinghouse of information on the poem, the story, the text itself, and many elements related to the study of this epic piece of literature. It includes a version of the text in Old English. I encourage you to browse the site.
Beowulf In Hypertext (click on the helmet)
Here is a site full of material that may help you to better understand the contexts of the poem.
Resources for the Study of Beowulf
This link will take you to the Wikipedia entry on Beowulf. It is about as close as I can find to an online Cliff's Notes for the poem.