Honour, Exchange and Violence in Beowulf

Author	: Peter S. Baker
Publisher	: D. S. Brewer
Total Pages	: 294
Release	: 2013
ISBN-10	: 9781843843467
ISBN-13	: 1843843463
Rating	: 4/5 (67 Downloads)

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Download or read book Honour, Exchange and Violence in Beowulf written by Peter S. Baker and published by D. S. Brewer. This book was released on 2013 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues for a new reading of Beowulf in its contemporary context, where honour and violence are intimately linked.

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