Harvard Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature
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ISBN13: 9781152763852
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...Beowulf acted as the guardian of Heardred, his son. This relation does not occur in the ballad or the Gest. Beowulf was sister's son to Hygelac, and, after Heardred's death, succeeded him. When he returned from Heorot with presents he gave them to Hygelac, telling him that he was his only near kinsman, and thus emphasizing the relation (v. 2150). Beowulf, moreover, was known always as a Geat, never, in spite of the emphasis of beam EcgSeowes, as a Scylfing. Fitela was Sigemund's son by his sister Signy. The relation of mother and son is less important than in the ballads. It signifies nothing in the case of Thrytho and Eomaer, or of Hygd and Heardred. As for Wealhtheow, her motherhood, as Mr. Brooke points out, is foremost in her heart. When she sees Beowulf sitting 1 See under Dialogue, p. 198, below. 2 Sunu Beanstanes (v. 524). And Beowulf speaks of Hrothgar as sunu Healfdenes (v. 344). 8 Germanic Origins, p. 177. The Danish ballad Angelfyr og Helmcr Kamp (Grundtvig, 19) seems to show that the father's duty was vengeance. Here Herebald's death was due to an accident; hence the dilemma (cf. p. 11-5, above). between her boys, she gives him a jewelled collar, and begs his friendly counsel for them.' She claims the kindness of Hrothulf for her sons. 1 It must not be forgotten that it was Grendel's mother who avenged his death. Nephews, not sister's sons, were Eanmund and Eadgils; they rebelled against their uncle, Onela, and were exiled; Eadgils, at last, slew Onela. Of the daughters and fathers, only the relation of Hildeburh and Hoc is significant in action. He was slain, --like many a ballad father, --in the attempt to prevent Finn's Brautfahrt. Here should be recalled...
| ISBN-13 | 9781152763852 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1152763857 |
| Weight | 0.63 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.43 In |
| List Price | $21.14 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 188 pages |
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| Published On | 2010-01-01 |
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