The Art and Thought of the "Beowulf" Poet /

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In The Art and Thought of the "Beowulf" Poet, Leonard Neidorf explores the relationship between Beowulf and the legendary tradition that existed prior to its composition. The Beowulf poet inherited an amoral heroic tradition, which focused principally on heroes compelled by circumstances t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Neidorf, Leonard (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2023]
Temas:
Epic poetry, English (Old) > Themes, motives.
Poetry, Medieval > Themes, motives.
Literary Studies.
Medieval & Renaissance Studies.
Scandinavia.
LITERARY CRITICISM / Medieval.
Medieval Germanic heroic literature, Old English Literature, Courtliness in Beowulf, Christianity and Paganism in Beowulf, Medieval epic poetry, reconciling pagan and Christian moralities.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Kin-Slaying and Oath-Breaking
  • Chapter 2 Courtesy and Courtliness
  • Chapter 3 Monotheism and Monstrosity
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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