Beowulf

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.>

Product details

• Authors: Jodi-Anne George
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.12.2009
• EAN: 9781403991287
• ISBN: 978-1-4039-9128-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism; Readers Guides to Essential Cr; Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism; Readers' Guides to Essential C; Readers Guides to Essential Cr
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; B, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Medieval Literature, Literature, Medieval