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The Germanic Hero

- Politics and Pragmatism in Early Medieval Poetry

About The Germanic Hero

In this study, the author looks at the role the warrior-hero plays within a set of predetermined political and social constraints. The author discusses works in Old English, Old and Middle High German, Old Norse, Latin and Old French, going beyond what is normally thought of as "heroic poetry".

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781852851439
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 188
  • Published:
  • June 30, 1996
  • Dimensions:
  • 216x140x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 300 g.
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Expected delivery: January 10, 2025
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Description of The Germanic Hero

In this study, the author looks at the role the warrior-hero plays within a set of predetermined political and social constraints. The author discusses works in Old English, Old and Middle High German, Old Norse, Latin and Old French, going beyond what is normally thought of as "heroic poetry".

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