An Anthology of Beowulf Criticism, Issue 5Lewis E. Nicholson An anthology of criticism on the early medieval masterpiece. The contributions to this anthology are arranged chronologicall according to the date of the criticism's first publication. |
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... Hygd is the one he gives most of his attention to . She is characterized in accordance with the ety- mology of her name . Hygd means ' thought ' and the queen is represented as thoughtful indeed : wise , well behaved , and mind- ful of ...
... Hygd is the one he gives most of his attention to . She is characterized in accordance with the ety- mology of her name . Hygd means ' thought ' and the queen is represented as thoughtful indeed : wise , well behaved , and mind- ful of ...
Page 262
... Hygd carried round mead- cups as Wealhtheow had done , and from time to time there are presentations - Beowulf to Hygelac and Hygd , Hygelac to 262 AN ANTHOLOGY OF BEOWULF CRITICISM.
... Hygd carried round mead- cups as Wealhtheow had done , and from time to time there are presentations - Beowulf to Hygelac and Hygd , Hygelac to 262 AN ANTHOLOGY OF BEOWULF CRITICISM.
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... Hygd ( 1926-8 ) - a contrast that provides a new basis for interpreting the " Pryo - Offa " episode which follows it . Offa is distinguished by the sapientia et fortitudo ideal : 5 Forðam Offa wæs geofum ond guðum , garcene man , wide ...
... Hygd ( 1926-8 ) - a contrast that provides a new basis for interpreting the " Pryo - Offa " episode which follows it . Offa is distinguished by the sapientia et fortitudo ideal : 5 Forðam Offa wæs geofum ond guðum , garcene man , wide ...
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H MUNRO CHADWICK | 23 |
4Y J R R TOLKIEN | 51 |
MARIE PADGETT HAMILTON | 105 |
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