[PAR] [TLE] Beowulf [SEP] Beowulf ( ] ) is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines.  It may be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature.  A date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025.  The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, most likely from the Kingdom of Northumbria, referred to by scholars as the ""Beowulf" poet". [PAR] [TLE] Heardred [SEP] Heardred (Proto-Norse *"Harðurāðaz" ), died c. 530, is the son of Hygelac, king of the Geats, and his queen Hygd, in "Beowulf".  After Hygelac's death, in Frisia, Hygd wants to make Hygelac's nephew Beowulf, king of Geatland, as she fears that the young Heardred won't be able to defend his people.  Beowulf, however, declares his trust in the young man and Heardred is proclaimed king.
[PAR] [TLE] Beowulf [ SEP ] Beowulf ( ] ) is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines . It may be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature . A date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars ; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript , which was produced between 975 and 1025 . The author was an anonymous Anglo - Saxon poet , most likely from the Kingdom of Northumbria , referred to by scholars as the " " Beowulf " poet " . [PAR] [TLE] Heardred [ SEP ] Heardred ( Proto - Norse * " Harðurāðaz " ) , died c. 530 , is the son of Hygelac , king of the Geats , and his queen Hygd , in " Beowulf " . After Hygelac 's death , in Frisia , Hygd wants to make Hygelac 's nephew Beowulf , king of Geatland , as she fears that the young Heardred wo n't be able to defend his people . Beowulf , however , declares his trust in the young man and Heardred is proclaimed king .
Which Old English poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines, has a new king named Heardred?
Which Old English poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines , has a new king named Heardred ?
Beowulf
Beowulf