02756cam a22004093u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000500011324501040016326400510026730000470031833600260036533700260039133800360041750000310045350801260048452012990061053400450190965300540195465300120200865300430202065300140206365300560207765300370213365300270217065300260219765300250222365300380224885600430228699900170232934117UtSlPG20260610133758.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aChambers, R. W.q(Raymond Wilson),d1874-194210aBeowulf: An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-10-23  aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Ted Garvin, Keith Edkins and
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOffa, King of the Mercians, -796 -- In literature  aBeowulf  aFight at Finnesburg (Anglo-Saxon poem)  aOffa saga  aEpic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism  aAnglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers  aMonsters in literature  aDragons in literature  aHeroes in literature  aMercia (Kingdom) -- In literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34117  c74963d74963