Mocking epic
Subtitle: Waltharius, Alexandreis, and the problem of Christian heroism
By: by Dennis M. Kratz.
Series: Studia humanitatis; Studia humanitatis (Ediciones José Porrúa Turanzas
Publisher: J.P. Turanzas
Published: 1980
Place of publication: Madrid, España; Potomac, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
Subjects: Alexander, the Great, 356-323 B.C. -- Romances -- History and criticism.; Walter, of Aquitaine -- Romances -- History and criticism.; Walter, of Châtillon, fl. 1170-1180.; Waltharius.; Epic poetry, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- History and criticism.; Christian poetry, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- History and criticism.; Courage in literature.; Heroes in literature.; Irony in literature.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 167-168.
Includes index.