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Beowulf

By Jodi-Anne George

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Beowulf

By Jodi-Anne George

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Of unknown authorship, Beowulf is an Old English epic poem which incites contentious debate and has been endlessly interpreted over the centuries. This Reader's Guide provides a much-needed overview of the large body of Beowulf criticism, moving from eighteenth-century reactions to twenty-first-century responses. Jodi-Ann George: . charts the changes in critical trends and theoretical approaches applied to the poem . includes discussion of J. R. R. Tolkein's pioneering 1936 lecture on Beowulf , and Seamus Heaney's recent translation . analyses Beowulf in popular culture, addressing the poem's life in film versions, graphic novels, music and comics. Clear and engaging, this is an indispensable introductory guide to a widely-studied and enigmatic work which continues to fascinate readers everywhere.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
200
Release Date:
2009-12-09
Publication Date:
2017-05-18
Publisher:
Red Globe Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1403991286
ISBN13:
9781403991287
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
390 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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