Beowulf Paperback - 2000
by Skill, Elaine Strong, Baldwin, Stanley P
- Used
Description
Details
- Title Beowulf
- Author Skill, Elaine Strong, Baldwin, Stanley P
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Thus
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 102
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.
- Date 2000-05-30
- Illustrated Yes
- Bookseller's Inventory # GRP76509935
- ISBN 9780764585807 / 0764585800
- Weight 0.21 lbs (0.10 kg)
- Dimensions 8.25 x 5.28 x 0.24 in (20.96 x 13.41 x 0.61 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Monsters in literature, Heroes in literature
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 00036954
- Dewey Decimal Code 821.1
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Summary
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 include
- Character analyses of major players
- A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
- Critical essays
- A review section that tests your knowledge
- A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites
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