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Beowulf : an introduction to the study of the poem with a discussion of the stories of Offa and Finn

Title
  1. Beowulf : an introduction to the study of the poem with a discussion of the stories of Offa and Finn / by R. W. Chambers. With a supplement by C. L. Wrenn.
Published by
  1. Cambridge [Eng.] : University Press, 1959.
Author
  1. Chambers, R. W. (Raymond Wilson), 1874-1942.

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Description
  1. xvii, 628 p. geneal. tables.; 22 cm.
Subject
  1. Epic poetry, English (Old) > History and criticism
  2. Mercia (Kingdom) > In literature
  3. Monsters in literature
  4. Anglo-Saxons > Kings and rulers
  5. Offa saga
  6. Beowulf
  7. Fight at Finnsburg (Anglo-Saxon poem)
  8. Offa, King of the Mercians, -796 > In literature
  9. Heroes in literature
  10. Dragons in literature
Contents
  1. pt. 1. The historical elements. The non-historical elements. Theories as to the origin, date, and structure of the poem.--pt. 2. Documents illustrating the stories in Beowulf and the Offasaga.--pt. 3. The fight of Finnsburg.--pt. 4. Appendix A-1.--pt. 5. Recent work on Beowulf to 1930.--pt. 6. Recent work on Beowulf to 1958. Additional notes.
Call number
  1. JFD 77-8034
Bibliography (note)
  1. "Bibliography of Beowulf and Finnsburg": p. [553]-583. "Additions to the bibliography to 1930": p. [584]-598. "Supplementary bibliography to 1958": p. 598-613.
Author
  1. Chambers, R. W. (Raymond Wilson), 1874-1942.
Title
  1. Beowulf : an introduction to the study of the poem with a discussion of the stories of Offa and Finn / by R. W. Chambers. With a supplement by C. L. Wrenn.
Imprint
  1. Cambridge [Eng.] : University Press, 1959.
Edition
  1. 3d ed.
Bibliography
  1. "Bibliography of Beowulf and Finnsburg": p. [553]-583. "Additions to the bibliography to 1930": p. [584]-598. "Supplementary bibliography to 1958": p. 598-613.
LCCN
  1. a 60001942
Research call number
  1. JFD 77-8034
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