Back to Search Start Over

Nebuchadnezzar's Conversion in the Old English Daniel: A Psychological Portrait.

Authors :
Overing, Gillian R.
Source :
Papers on Language & Literature. Winter84, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p3. 12p.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

The article discusses the anonymous Old English poem "Daniel," with particular focus given to its depiction of the pagan king Nebuchadnezzar's conversion to Christianity. The poet's exploration of Nebuchadnezzar's psychological state and sophisticated depiction of his changes of mind are also commented on.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00311294
Volume :
20
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Papers on Language & Literature
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
7731397