The Condemnation of Heroism in the Tragedy of Beowulf
| Author | : Fidel Fajardo-Acosta |
| Publisher | : Edwin Mellen Press |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| ISBN-13 | : STANFORD:36105040953221 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Condemnation of Heroism in the Tragedy of Beowulf by : Fidel Fajardo-Acosta
Download or read book The Condemnation of Heroism in the Tragedy of Beowulf written by Fidel Fajardo-Acosta and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study in the characterization of the epic poem interprets Beowulf as a disconfirmation of the heroic type. It argues that the poem is the vehicle of a strong anti-militaristic, anti-heroic, pacifist wisdom that is the essence of epic literature.
