The art and thought of the Beowulf poet /
Neidorf, Leonard
The art and thought of the Beowulf poet / Leonard Neidorf. - xiii, 197 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Kin-Slaying and Oath-Breaking -- Courtesy and Courtliness -- Monotheism and Monstrosity.
"This book explores the relationship between Beowulf and the legendary tradition that existed prior to its composition. Comparing Beowulf with its medieval German and Scandinavian analogues, this book argues that the poem's uniqueness reflects one poet's coherent plan for the moral renovation of an amoral heroic tradition"--
9781501766909 1501766902
Beowulf.
Beowulf
Beowulf--Thèmes, motifs.
Epic poetry, English (Old)--Themes, motives.
Poetry, Medieval--Themes, motives.
Poésie épique anglaise (vieil anglais)--Thèmes, motifs.
Épopées anglaises--Thèmes, motifs.--450-1100 (vieil anglais)
Poésie médiévale--Thèmes, motifs.
PR1585.N453.A78 2022
The art and thought of the Beowulf poet / Leonard Neidorf. - xiii, 197 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Kin-Slaying and Oath-Breaking -- Courtesy and Courtliness -- Monotheism and Monstrosity.
"This book explores the relationship between Beowulf and the legendary tradition that existed prior to its composition. Comparing Beowulf with its medieval German and Scandinavian analogues, this book argues that the poem's uniqueness reflects one poet's coherent plan for the moral renovation of an amoral heroic tradition"--
9781501766909 1501766902
Beowulf.
Beowulf
Beowulf--Thèmes, motifs.
Epic poetry, English (Old)--Themes, motives.
Poetry, Medieval--Themes, motives.
Poésie épique anglaise (vieil anglais)--Thèmes, motifs.
Épopées anglaises--Thèmes, motifs.--450-1100 (vieil anglais)
Poésie médiévale--Thèmes, motifs.
PR1585.N453.A78 2022