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In exploring the identities of foreign fighters seeking glory abroad, this revisionist book challenges the traditional view of Beowulf as a 'hero', who emphasizes the obligations attending excellence and the temptation of power, both personal and civic.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gwara, Scott, 1962-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009.
Colección:Medieval and Renaissance authors and texts ; v. 2.
Temas:
Beowulf.
Beowulf
Heroic virtue in literature.
Epic poetry, English (Old) > History and criticism.
Heroes in literature.
Vertu héroïque dans la littérature.
Poésie épique anglaise (vieil anglais) > Histoire et critique.
Héros dans la littérature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
Epic poetry, English (Old)
Heroes in literature
Heroic virtue in literature
Fornengelsk poesi.
Hjältediktning.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:In exploring the identities of foreign fighters seeking glory abroad, this revisionist book challenges the traditional view of Beowulf as a 'hero', who emphasizes the obligations attending excellence and the temptation of power, both personal and civic.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 419 pages).
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-396) and indexes.
ISBN:9789047425021
9047425022
ISSN:0925-7683 ;

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