02756cam a22004093u 4500 34117 UtSlPG 20260610133758.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Chambers, R. W. (Raymond Wilson), 1874-1942 Beowulf: An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-23 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Ted Garvin, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Beowulf: An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn" by R. W. Chambers is a scholarly examination written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the historical and literary elements of the epic poem "Beowulf," exploring its characters, narrative structure, and the cultural context of the Germanic tribes. The central focus of the text is to analyze the legendary hero Beowulf, his battles against monstrous foes like Grendel, and the historical figures and themes surrounding the poem. At the start of this introduction, the author addresses the complexity of studying "Beowulf," emphasizing the challenges of connecting the existing manuscript to historical events and figures. He notes that the unique manuscript, dating from the Anglo-Saxon period, contains tales that intertwine history with legend, particularly highlighting Beowulf's significant achievements against Grendel and his mother, as well as his eventual encounter with a dragon. This blending of fact and fiction establishes the groundwork for a broader discussion on the relevance of historical context in understanding the poem's characters and events, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Offa, King of the Mercians, -796 -- In literature Beowulf Fight at Finnesburg (Anglo-Saxon poem) Offa saga Epic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism Anglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers Monsters in literature Dragons in literature Heroes in literature Mercia (Kingdom) -- In literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34117 74963 74963