Heroic identity in the world of Beowulf /
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.
Cote: | Libro Electrónico |
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Auteur principal: | Gwara, Scott, 1962- |
Format: | Électronique eBook |
Langue: | Inglés |
Publié: |
Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2009.
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Collection: | Medieval and Renaissance authors and texts ;
v. 2. |
Sujets: | |
Accès en ligne: | Texto completo |
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