Beowulf and the North before the Vikings /

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Ever since Tolkien's famous lecture in 1936, it has been generally accepted that the poem Beowulf is a fantasy, and of no use as a witness to real history. This book challenges that view, and argues that the poem provides a plausible, detailed, and consistent vision of pre-Viking history which...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Shippey, T. A. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leeds : Arc Humanities Press, [2022]
Series:Past imperfect (ARC Humanities Press)
Subjects:
Beowulf.
Beowulf
To 1397
Literary studies: classical, early & medieval.
Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500.
Norse religion & mythology.
Archaeology by period / region.
LITERARY CRITICISM / Medieval
Civilization
Scandinavia > History > To 1397.
Scandinavia > Civilization > History.
Scandinavie > Histoire > Jusqu'à 1397.
Scandinavie > Civilisation.
Scandinavia
History
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