{"product_id":"beowulf-and-the-celtic-tradition-paperback","title":"Beowulf and the Celtic Tradition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Puhvel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author traces and evaluates the possible influences of Celtic tradition on the Anglo-Saxon epic poem \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e. He discusses theories of the origins of the poem, draws parallels between elements in \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e and in Celtic literary tradition, and suggests that the central plot of the poem, the conflict with Grendel and his mother, is \"fundamentally indebted to Celtic folktale elements.\" The study is well documented and rich in references to Celtic literature, legend, and folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 151\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 1981\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42087758889095,"sku":"9780889201224","price":56.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/9570c4b46167aa4fb71fcab143819aa7_98d60fdb-d922-4e4d-a347-ee3fd762381a.webp?v=1734068095","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/beowulf-and-the-celtic-tradition-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}