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Characteristics Of The Beowulf Poem
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There are many that make it a
significant part of the history of literature. It is a perfect representation
of how the people in eighth century England communicated, what their feelings
were, and their culture. "It gives us vital information about Old English
social life and about Old English p ....
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....lays; they then gradually added to that base until the poem grew to its
present size. The verse form is the standard Old English isochronic: each line
contains for stresses; there is a strong caesura in the middle of the lines and
the resultant half lines are bound together by alliteration. Although little
Old English poetry survives, Beowulf's polished verse and reflective, allusive
development suggest that it is part of a rich poetic tradition."(Foster 501)
An aspect of the poem is the rol.... |
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