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Beowulf, Gold-Luck, and God's Will.

Authors :
Tanke, John
Source :
Studies in Philology. Fall2002, Vol. 99 Issue 4, p356. 24p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The article discusses the anonymous Old English epic poem "Beowulf," with particular focus given to the theme of death and the symbolic significance of the curse laid upon the hoard of gold in the poem. The relationship between the curse and the Christian concept of retribution is also commented on.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GOLD in literature
*BLESSING & cursing in literature
*CHRISTIAN poetry
*DEATH in literature

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00393738
Volume :
99
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Studies in Philology
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
7312155

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