CliffsNotes on Beowulf

by Baldwin, Stanley P.; Skill, Elaine Strong

ISBN13:
9780764585807
ISBN10:
0764585800
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2000-06-13
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
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Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.CliffsNotes on Beowulf takes you into the epic story of warriors and strange beasts. Beowulf is considered to be the longest and greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poem. Some see it as an early celebration of Christianity. Others think it extols - or perhaps condemns - heroic values.Step into this epic poem and get ready for sword fights, feasts, and treasures. With this study guide, you'll be able to follow all of the action as you consider the artistic impact of the work. You'll also gain insight into the characteristics of the unknown poet and the manuscript itself. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of major players A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Critical essays A review section that tests your knowledge A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sitesClassic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

Stanley P. Baldwin is a writer and teacher in Nebraska.

Life and Background of the Poet

(4)

The Beowulf Poet

(1)

The Manuscript

(2)

Introduction to Beowulf

(12)

Introduction

(4)

A Brief Synopsis

(2)

List of Characters

(3)

Character Map

(1)

Beowulf Geography

(1)

Critical Commentaries

(45)

Lines 1--193

(4)

Lines 194--606

(4)

Lines 607--836

(4)

Lines 837--1062

(3)

Lines 1063--1250

(3)

Lines 1251--1491

(3)

Lines 1492--1650

(3)

Lines 1651--1887

(3)

Lines 1888--2199

(4)

Lines 2200--2400

(4)

Lines 2401--2630

(3)

Lines 2631--2820

(3)

Lines 2821--3182

(3)

Character Analyses

(9)

Beowulf

(3)

Wiglaf

(1)

Grendel

(1)

Grendel's Mother

(1)

Hrothgar

(1)

Unferth

(1)

Wealhtheow

(1)

Critical Essays

(8)

Major Themes

(4)

Major Symbols

(3)

CliffsNotes Review

(3)

CliffsNotes Resource Center

(4)

Index

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