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Beowulf (Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism, 39) by JODI-ANNE GEORGE is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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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 18th century reactions to 21st 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.

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Author

JODI-ANNE GEORGE

Publisher

Bloomsbury Academic; Bloomsbury

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781403991294

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Literary Criticism, History, Literary Fiction