Beowulf: An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and FinnR. W. Chambers
Beowulf: An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn
R. W. Chambers
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Book language: English
507 pages
A scholarly introduction to the Old English epic Beowulf, examining its background, structure, and the related legends of Offa and Finn. R. W. Chambers offers a careful guide to the poem's historical and literary context. It is valuable for listeners who wish to understand Beowulf more deeply.
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Opening of the book
Drida reproached for her Evil Deeds Drida (Thryth) reproached for her Evil Deeds From MS Cotton Nero D. I, fol. 11 b "That is no way for a lady to behave." (Ne bið swylc cwēnlīc þēaw | idese tō efnanne: Beowulf, ll 1940-1.) BEOWULF AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE POEM WITH A DISCUSSION OF THE STORIES OF OFFA AND FINN BY R. W. CHAMBERS Dey mout er bin two deloojes: en den agin dey moutent. Uncle Remus, The Story of the Deluge. CAMBRIDGE AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS 1921 TO PROF. WILLIAM WITHERLE LAWRENCE Dear Prof. Lawrence, When, more than four years ago, I asked you to allow me to dedicate this volume to you, it was as a purely personal token of gratitude for the help I had received from what
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