New Readings on Women in Old English Literature

New Readings on Women in Old English Literature
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 0253205476
ISBN-13 : 9780253205476
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Book Synopsis New Readings on Women in Old English Literature by : Helen Damico

Download or read book New Readings on Women in Old English Literature written by Helen Damico and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1990-04-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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