The origins of Beowulf [[electronic resource] ] : from Vergil to Wiglaf / / Richard North

• Autore: North Richard <1961->
• Pubblicazione: Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2006
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: xviii, 368 p. : ill
• Disciplina: 829/.3
• Soggetto topico: Kings and rulers in literature; Epic poetry, English (Old) - History and criticism; Wiglaf (Legendary character); Mythology, Norse, in literature; Civilization, Anglo-Saxon, in literature
• Soggetto geografico: Mercia (Kingdom) In literature; East Anglia (England) In literature
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-345) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- List of Figures -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction: Beowulf and Wiglaf -- 2. Dynastic Innovation in Beowulf -- 3. Vergil and the Monastery in Beowulf -- 4. Ingeld's Rival: Beowulf and Aeneas -- 5. 'Quid Hinieldus?' Bishop Unwona and Friends -- 6. Beowulf and the Library at Breedon on the Hill -- 7. The King's Soul: Danish Mythology in Beowulf -- 8. 'Thryth' and the Reign of Offa -- 9. Hygelac and Beowulf: Cenwulf and Beornwulf -- 10. King Wiglaf and Eanmundes laf -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
• Sommario/riassunto: This fascinating study suggests that the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf was composed in the winter of 826-7 as a requiem for King Beornwulf of Mercia on behalf of Wiglaf, the ealdorman who succeeded him. The place of composition is given as the minster of Breedon on the Hill in Leicestershire (now Derbyshire) and the poet as Eanmund, abbot of Breedon.
• Titolo autorizzato: The origins of Beowulf
• ISBN: 0191525731; 9780191525735
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910813569603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II