Ancient Privileges: Beowulf, Law, and Themaking of Germanic Antiquity Volume 6

Autori

• Stefan Jurasinski

Parametri

• 183 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Storia

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The influence of nineteenth-century legal historians on the editing of Old English texts, particularly Beowulf, is a central theme. Their methodologies and interpretations have shaped modern editions, leading to a significant archaizing effect on the text. This exploration highlights how historical perspectives can impact literary scholarship and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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