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Teaching Beowulf : practical approaches /

"Beowulf is by far the most popular text of the medieval world taught in American classrooms, at both the high school and undergraduate levels. More students than ever before wrestle with Grendel in the darkness of Heorot or venture into the dragon's barrow for gold and glory. This increas...

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Other Authors:	Swain, Larry J. (Editor), Hostetter, Ophelia Eryn (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Language Notes:	Text in English.
Published:	Berlin ; Boston : Kalamazoo : DeGruyter ; MIP, Medieval Institute Publications, Western Michigan University, [2024]
Series:	Studies in medieval and early modern culture ; 78.
Subjects:	Beowulf. Epic poetry, English (Old) > Study and teaching > United States. English poetry > Old English, ca. 450-1100 > Study and teaching > United States. Monsters in literature. Dragons in literature. Heroes in literature. Poésie épique anglaise (vieil anglais) > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis. Poésie anglaise > ca 450-1100 (Vieil anglais) > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis. Monstres dans la littérature. Dragons dans la littérature. Héros dans la littérature.

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