New Readings on Women in Old English Literature

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  • New Readings on Women in Old English Literature Book Detail

  • Author : Helen Damico
  • Release Date : 1990-04-22
  • Publisher : Indiana University Press
  • Genre : Literary Criticism
  • Pages : 336
  • ISBN 13 : 9780253205476
  • File Size : 46,46 MB
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New Readings on Women in Old English Literature by Helen Damico PDF Summary

Book Description: Re-examines a critical tradition unchallenged since the 19th century. The 20 essays reassess the place of women in Anglo-Saxon culture as demonstrated by the laws, works by women, and the depiction of them in the standard Old English canon of literature (Beowulf, Alfred, Wulfstan, et al.) Categories include the historical record, sexuality and folklore, language and gender characterization, and several deconstructions of stereotypes. Paper edition (unseen), $14.50. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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