04483oam 2200553zu 450 991082705360332120230421033645.00-585-13110-4(CKB)111004365674704(SSID)ssj0000110330(PQKBManifestationID)12033660(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000110330(PQKBWorkID)10081322(PQKB)10266319(Au-PeEL)EBL128210(OCoLC)52965966(MiAaPQ)EBC3314394(EXLCZ)9911100436567470420160829d1996 uy engurcnu||||||||txtccrBeowulf[Place of publication not identified]University Press of Colorado19961 online resource (100 pages)Cliffs NotesBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-87081-429-X Baldwin's Beowulf -- Table of Contents -- How to Use This Book -- Life and Background of the Poet -- The Beowulf Poet -- The Manuscript -- Introduction to Beowulf -- Introduction -- Beowulf as Epic -- Beowulf as History -- Poetic Devices -- A Brief Synopsis -- List of Characters -- Danes (Scyldings) -- Geats (Weder-Folk or Weders) -- Monsters -- Two Men, Three Swords, and a Great Mead-Hall -- Character Map -- Beowulf Geography -- Critical Commentaries -- Lines 1-193 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 194-606 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 607-836 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 837-1062 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 1063-1250 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 1251-1491 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 1492-1650 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 1651-1887 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 1888-2199 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 2200-2400 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 2401-2630 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 2631-2820 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Lines 2821-3182 -- Summary -- Commentary -- Glossary -- Character Analyses -- Beowulf -- Wiglaf -- Grendel -- Grendel's Mother -- Hrothgar -- Unferth -- Wealhtheow -- Critical Essays -- Major Themes -- Loyalty -- Reputation -- Generosity and Hospitality -- Envy -- Revenge -- Major Symbols -- Heorot -- The Cave -- Grendel's Claw and Head -- The Dragon's Treasure- Trove -- CliffsNotes Review -- Q&A -- Identify the Quote -- Essay Questions -- Practice Projects -- CliffsNotes Resource Center -- Books -- Internet -- Articles -- Send Us Your Favorite Tips -- Index.The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on Beowulf takes you into the epic story of warriors and strange beasts. Beowulf is considered to be the longest and greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem. Some see it as an early celebration of Christianity. Others think it extols - or perhaps condemns - heroic values. Step into this epic poem and get ready for sword fights, feasts, and treasures. With this study guide, you'll be able to follow all of the action as you consider the artistic impact of the work. You'll also gain insight into the characteristics of the unknown poet and the manuscript itself. Other features that help you study includeCharacter analyses of major playersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersCritical essaysA review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.Cliffs NotesEpic poetry, English (Old)EnglishHILCCLanguages & LiteraturesHILCCEnglish LiteratureHILCCEpic poetry, English (Old)EnglishLanguages & LiteraturesEnglish Literature829/.3Kent RockwellTharaud BarryPQKBBOOK9910827053603321Beowulf59735UNINA