Beowulf and the Celtic Tradition /

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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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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Puhvel, Martin, 1933- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2015
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Beowulf.
Celts > Folklore.
Heroes in literature.
Dragons in literature.
Monsters in literature.
English poetry > Celtic influences.
Celtic literature > History and criticism.
Comparative literature > Celtic and English.
Comparative literature > English and Celtic.
Epic poetry, English (Old) > History and criticism.
Scandinavia > In literature.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Issued as part of book collections on Project MUSE.
Physical Description:1 online resource (151 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780889206410
Access:Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.

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