Spellcraft : Old English heroic legends

by Kathleen Herbert

Paper Book, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

398.20942

Tags

Anglo-Saxons, Norse and Germanic Studies, Europe, Beowulf, Folktales, Board Games, Game Studies

Genres

Collection

Gifts

Publication

Pinner : Anglo-Saxon Books, 1993.

Description

In an attempt to encourage students of Old English language and literature, the author has taken examples from heroic poetry and turned them into stories. Sources include Beowulf , The Husband's Message from the Exeter Book and runes. The second part of the book examines the original texts and extracts themes which are an endless supply of inspiration for modern storytelling.

Subjects

English literature History and criticism
Epic literature, English
Legends England

Language

English

Physical description

283 p.; 21 cm

ISBN

0951620991 / 9780951620991

Local notes

MFT

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