Cause and effect in Beowulf
Subtitle: motivation and driving forces behind words and deeds
By: Martin Puhvel.
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Lanham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 119
Subjects: Beowulf -- Criticism and interpretation.; Epic poetry, English (Old) -- History and criticism.; Motivation (Psychology) in literature.; Monsters in literature.; Dragons in literature.; Heroes in literature.
Description: "Cause and Effect in "Beowulf" traces the mental processes governing the characters in the highly dramatic epic poem Beowulf. The book focuses on the driving forces underlying the characters' actions, words, and attitudes, with special attention paid to Beowulf's zealous pursuit of heroic glory."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-114) and index.