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Beowulf and the Celtic Tradition /

Puhvel traces and evaluates the possible influences of Celtic tradition on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. He discusses theories of the origins of the poem, draws parallels between elements in Beowulf and in Celtic literary tradition, and suggests that the central plot of the poem, the conflict b...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Puhvel, Martin, 1933- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2015
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Puhvel traces and evaluates the possible influences of Celtic tradition on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. He discusses theories of the origins of the poem, draws parallels between elements in Beowulf and in Celtic literary tradition, and suggests that the central plot of the poem, the conflict between Grendel and his mother, is "fundamentally indebted to Celtic folktale elements." The study is well documented and rich in references to Celtic literature, legend, and folklore.
Notas:Issued as part of book collections on Project MUSE.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (151 pages).
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780889206410
Acceso:Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.