Heroic identity in the world of Beowulf / by Scott Gwara.
In exploring the identities of foreign fighters seeking glory abroad, this revisionist book challenges the traditional view of Beowulf as a 'hero', who emphasizes the obligations attending excellence and the temptation of power, both personal and civic.
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| Series: | Medieval and Renaissance authors and texts ;
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