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100	1		_aChambers, R. W. _q(Raymond Wilson), _d1874-1942
245	1	0	_aBeowulf: An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-10-23
508			_aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Ted Garvin, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOffa, King of the Mercians, -796 -- In literature
653			_aBeowulf
653			_aFight at Finnesburg (Anglo-Saxon poem)
653			_aOffa saga
653			_aEpic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism
653			_aAnglo-Saxons -- Kings and rulers
653			_aMonsters in literature
653			_aDragons in literature
653			_aHeroes in literature
653			_aMercia (Kingdom) -- In literature
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34117
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