The Aesthetics of Nostalgia: Historical Representation in Old English Verse
(Part of the Toronto Anglo-Saxon Series Series)
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Heroic poetry was central to the construction of Anglo-Saxon values, beliefs, and community identity and its subject matter is often analyzed as a window into Anglo-Saxon life. However, these poems are works of art as well as vehicles for ideology. Aesthetics of Nostalgia reads Anglo-Saxon historical verse in terms of how its aesthetic form interacted with the culture and politics of the period. Examining the distinctive poetic techniques...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1487521537
ISBN13:9781487521530
Release Date:November 2016
Publisher:University of Toronto Press
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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