The Beowulf poet : a collection of critical essays /
The Beowulf poet : a collection of critical essays /
edited by Donald K. Fry.
- xi, 177 pages ; 21 cm.
- Twentieth century views .
- Twentieth century views. .
"A Spectrum book".
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-177).
Beowulf: the monsters and the critics / The style and structure of Beowulf / Beowulf / Beowulf and Christian allegory: an interpretation of Unferth / The dramatic audience in Beowulf / Oral-formulaic character of Anglo-Saxon narrative poetry / Beowulf and archaeology / The making of an Anglo-Saxon poem / Point of view and design for terror in Beowulf / Classics revisited. 4: Beowulf / by J.R.R. Tolkien -- by J. Blomfield -- by R. Wilbur -- by M.W. Bloomfield -- by R.M. Lumiansky -- by F.P. Magoun, Jr -- by R. Cramp -- by R.P. Creed -- by A. Renoir -- by K. Rexroth. Introduction: The artistry of Beowulf / by D.K. Fry --
"Beowulf' is the best surviving poem written in English before Chaucer," states Donald K. Fry. It is not a primitive poem or a product of the "dark ages," but a well-structured and unified poem which exemplifies the essentially pessimistic outlook and the indomitable will of the Northern tribes of England in the early Middle Ages. Beginning with J. R. R. Tolkien's description of "Beowulf"'s structure as "a balance, an opposition of ends and beginnings," Fry presents authoritative essays that range from explanations of dramatic technique and symbolism to religious themes and characterization. As the contributors to this book prove, the anonymous master craftsman of "Beowulf" produced a vigorous, stately, and beautiful poem which shows how a hero, embodying the ideals of a heroic society, must act in a world of ever increasing evil and impending doom.
$4.95
68027488
Beowulf.
Beowulf.
Beowulf.
Beowulf.
Epic poetry, English (Old)--History and criticism.
Monsters in literature.
Dragons in literature.
Heroes in literature.
Dragons in literature.
Epic poetry, English (Old)
Heroes in literature.
Monsters in literature.
Beowulf (anoniem)
Aufsatzsammlung
Beowulf Epic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism
Literary criticism.
Essays.
Essays.
Literary criticism.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
PR1585 / .F7
829/.3
820.21(091)-131"09/11"(082)
"A Spectrum book".
Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-177).
Beowulf: the monsters and the critics / The style and structure of Beowulf / Beowulf / Beowulf and Christian allegory: an interpretation of Unferth / The dramatic audience in Beowulf / Oral-formulaic character of Anglo-Saxon narrative poetry / Beowulf and archaeology / The making of an Anglo-Saxon poem / Point of view and design for terror in Beowulf / Classics revisited. 4: Beowulf / by J.R.R. Tolkien -- by J. Blomfield -- by R. Wilbur -- by M.W. Bloomfield -- by R.M. Lumiansky -- by F.P. Magoun, Jr -- by R. Cramp -- by R.P. Creed -- by A. Renoir -- by K. Rexroth. Introduction: The artistry of Beowulf / by D.K. Fry --
"Beowulf' is the best surviving poem written in English before Chaucer," states Donald K. Fry. It is not a primitive poem or a product of the "dark ages," but a well-structured and unified poem which exemplifies the essentially pessimistic outlook and the indomitable will of the Northern tribes of England in the early Middle Ages. Beginning with J. R. R. Tolkien's description of "Beowulf"'s structure as "a balance, an opposition of ends and beginnings," Fry presents authoritative essays that range from explanations of dramatic technique and symbolism to religious themes and characterization. As the contributors to this book prove, the anonymous master craftsman of "Beowulf" produced a vigorous, stately, and beautiful poem which shows how a hero, embodying the ideals of a heroic society, must act in a world of ever increasing evil and impending doom.
$4.95
68027488
Beowulf.
Beowulf.
Beowulf.
Beowulf.
Epic poetry, English (Old)--History and criticism.
Monsters in literature.
Dragons in literature.
Heroes in literature.
Dragons in literature.
Epic poetry, English (Old)
Heroes in literature.
Monsters in literature.
Beowulf (anoniem)
Aufsatzsammlung
Beowulf Epic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism
Literary criticism.
Essays.
Essays.
Literary criticism.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
PR1585 / .F7
829/.3
820.21(091)-131"09/11"(082)