What is the literary significance of Beowulf? A. It is the first epic poem written entirely in iambic pentameter. B. It is the e
arliest known narrative poem in the English language. C. It is the only Anglo-Saxon story ever written down. D. It is the model heroic tale on which all other epics are based.
B. It is the earliest known narrative poem in the English language
Explanation:
The Beowulf is a poem, written around the end of the X century, early XI, it is one of the first works in english literature and its author is till this day unknown, it is the longest epic poem that was written in old english, and it is respected to this day as the earliest known narrative poem in English language.
