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1. Project Muse.

Description

1. 1 online resource (1 PDF (ix, 142 pages))

Summary

1. Puhvel traces and evaluates the possible influences of Celtic tradition on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. He discusses theories of the origins of the poem, draws parallels between elements in Beowulf and in Celtic literary tradition, and suggests that the central plot of the poem, the conflict between Grendel and his mother, is "fundamentally indebted to Celtic folktale elements." The study is well documented and rich in references to Celtic literature, legend, and folklore.

Uniform title

1. Beowulf and the Celtic Tradition (Online)
2. Book collections on Project MUSE.

Alternative title

1. Beowulf and the Celtic Tradition (Online)

Subject

1. Beowulf
2. Celts > Folklore
3. Heroes in literature
4. Dragons in literature
5. Monsters in literature
6. English poetry > Celtic influences
7. Celtic literature > History and criticism
8. Comparative literature > Celtic and English
9. Comparative literature > English and Celtic
10. Epic poetry, English (Old) > History and criticism
11. Scandinavia > In literature

Contents

1. Preface -- Review of the case for Celtic influence in Beowulf -- The might of Grendel's mother -- The light-phenomenon in Grendel's dwelling -- The melting of the giantwrought sword -- Beowulf and Irish battle rage -- The swimming prowess of Beowulf -- Beowulf and Celtic tradition water-monsters -- Beowulf and Irish underwater adventure -- Beowulf's slaying of Daeghrefn -- The question of the origin of the Grendel story.

Note

1. Issued as part of book collections on Project MUSE.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access (note)

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

Source of description (note)

1. Description based on print version record.

Author

1. Puhvel, Martin, 1933-

Title

1. Beowulf and the Celtic Tradition [electronic resource] / by Martin Puhvel.

Imprint

1. Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2015 (Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2015)
2. Waterloo, Ontario : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, [1979] (Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2015)

Series

1. Book collections on Project MUSE.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

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1. Available from home with a valid library card
2. Available onsite at NYPL

Added author

1. Project Muse.

Other form:

1. Print version: (DLC) 80473645 9780889201224