A Companion to Beowulf - Softcover

Johnston, Ruth A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983181004 ISBN 13: 9780983181002

Publisher: Pannebaker Press, 2011

Synopsis

A Companion to Beowulf is a guide to the ancient epic poem for students and general readers. The reader learns about the famous manuscript and its language, the poem's plot, and the religious and cultural background of the story. One chapter outlines connections between Beowulf and the works of Tolkien. A Companion to Beowulf serves as an introduction and easy learning guide for general readers, but also as a bridge to more advanced scholarship for college students. It was first published by Greenwood Press in 2005 as a library-bound volume.

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Review

"A 'must' for any in-depth literary collection."-Library Bookwatch

"ÝW¨ell organised, properly refereed, doing what it does very well, and pointing students on to full-scale scholarly material ..."-English

?A 'must' for any in-depth literary collection.??Library Bookwatch

?A 'must' for any in-depth literary collection.?-Library Bookwatch

?[O]ffers the high school student or interested lay reader a well-balanced introduction to Beowulf...?-Medium Aevum

?[W]ell organised, properly refereed, doing what it does very well, and pointing students on to full-scale scholarly material ...?-English

?A quick reference to Beowulf and its cultural background, this book offers a clear discussion intended to convey factual information rather than engage in cultural controversy. In addition to the expected material on Beowulf's arrival, the three battles, and his death, Staver (an independent scholar) includes chapters on the literary techniques in the poem, religion, Anglo Saxon culture, and modern adaptations of Beowolf....Nonspecialists and teachers who need a quick reference to various parts of Beowulf will appreciate this book....Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.?-Choice

"A quick reference to Beowulf and its cultural background, this book offers a clear discussion intended to convey factual information rather than engage in cultural controversy. In addition to the expected material on Beowulf's arrival, the three battles, and his death, Staver (an independent scholar) includes chapters on the literary techniques in the poem, religion, Anglo Saxon culture, and modern adaptations of Beowolf....Nonspecialists and teachers who need a quick reference to various parts of Beowulf will appreciate this book....Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers." -

Choice

"[W]ell organised, properly refereed, doing what it does very well, and pointing students on to full-scale scholarly material ..." -

English

"[O]ffers the high school student or interested lay reader a well-balanced introduction to DEGREESIBeowulf DEGREESI..." -

Medium Aevum

About the Author

Ruth Johnston Staver is an independent scholar who specializes in Old English language and literature. She has extensive experience teaching Advanced Placement English Literature and has published on such topics as historical linguistics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pannebaker Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983181004
• ISBN 13: 9780983181002
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246