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- A detailed and passionate argument suggesting that Beowulf originated in the pre-Viking kingdom of 8th-century East Anglia.
- Author(s): Sam Newton
- 212 Pages
- Literary Criticism, European
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A detailed and passionate argument suggesting that Beowulf originated in the pre-Viking kingdom of 8th-century East Anglia.Book Synopsis
A detailed and passionate argument suggesting that Beowulf originated in the pre-Viking kingdom of 8th-century East Anglia. Where did Beowulf, unique and thrilling example of an Old English epic poem come from? In whose hall did the poem's maker first tell the tale? The poem exists now in just one manuscript, but careful study of the literary and historical associations reveals striking details which lead Dr Newton to claim, as he pieces together the various clues, a specific origin for the poem.Dr Newton suggests that references in Beowulf to the heroes whose names are listed in Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies indicate that such Northern dynastic concerns are most likely to have been fostered in the kingdom of East Anglia. He supports his thesis with evidence drawn from East Anglianarchaeology, hagiography and folklore. His argument, detailed and passionate, offers the exciting possibility that he has discovered the lost origins of the poem in the pre-Viking kingdom of 8th-century East Anglia. SAMNEWTON was awarded his Ph.D. for work on Beowulf.
Review Quotes
Cogent and fascinating attempt to place Beowulf in an 8c East Anglian context - an important book.--Andy Orchard Toronto
A thoroughly plausible scenario for the poet's interest in affairs long ago and far away-- "TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT"
Persuasive ... exciting.--MICHAEL WOOD
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.11 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: .71 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 212
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: European
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Theme: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Format: Paperback
Author: Sam Newton
Language: English
Street Date: December 8, 1994
TCIN: 90852363
UPC: 9780859914727
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-0549
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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