Old Englishness in King Horn and Athelston /
This volume compares characteristics of Old English literature to 'Matter of England' romances to determine whether key aspects of the poetry of the former continued in these stories on into the Middle English period. First, the book demonstrates the contemplative tone, respect for nature,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle upon Tyne, UK :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
2020.
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| Summary: | This volume compares characteristics of Old English literature to 'Matter of England' romances to determine whether key aspects of the poetry of the former continued in these stories on into the Middle English period. First, the book demonstrates the contemplative tone, respect for nature, and communal mindset present via monastic and hagiographic traditions in Old English poetry, before arguing that the midland romances, King Horn and Athelston, also possess these characteristics. Ultimately, it reveals important aspects of the afterlife of Old English literature and culture in England. |
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| Physical Description: | 173 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781527548497 152754849X |