02402cam a22003493u 4500 48426 UtSlPG 20260610134119.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Chadwick, H. Munro (Hector Munro), 1870-1947 The Heroic Age Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-03-07 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Suzanne Shell, The Internet Archive/American Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Heroic Age" by H. Munro Chadwick is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the characteristics and themes of heroic poetry across various cultures, particularly focusing on the Teutonic and Greek traditions. It investigates the oral narratives surrounding notable figures and events within these ancient literary forms, seeking to identify their origins and interconnections. The beginning of the book sets the stage for a comparative study of heroic poetry, emphasizing the recurrent themes and narrative structures found in the epics of different cultures. Specifically, Chadwick introduces the early narrative poetry of the Teutonic peoples, referencing significant works such as "Beowulf," and discusses their thematic concerns and historical context. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these stories within the framework of their own time, hinting at the anthropological implications of their content. This methodological approach offers a foundational basis for further exploration of the influence these heroic tales have had across generations and their significance in the development of cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Civilization, Homeric Homer -- Influence Epic poetry, Germanic -- Greek influences Civilization, Germanic Epic poetry, Germanic -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48426 89265 89265