Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Streissguth, Tom frey50

Understanding Beowulf by Tom Streissguth - New York Lucent Books 2004 - 112 p. - understanding great literature .

Includes bibliographical referenes and index.

Foreword -- Introduction -- Strange and eloquent music of Beowulf -- Mysterious author, a mysterious time -- Historical background of Beowulf -- Story of Beowulf -- Cast of characters -- Themes in Beowulf -- Notes -- For further exploration -- Appendix of criticism -- Chronology -- Works consulted -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the author.

Discusses the authorship, character analysis, Historical background, plot and themes of beowulf.

9781560068617

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Beowulf --Juvenile literature
Epic poetry, English (Old)-- History and criticism--Juvenile literature
Scandinavia -- In literature--Juvenile literature

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