ENG 843 Seminar: Beowulf
An advanced study of the heroic epic 'Beowulf' and closely related
vernacular texts. Topics include date, structure, composition, and
characters; parallels and analogues; the origins and significance of
monsters; manuscript context and editorial problems; language and style;
material culture; translations and modern adaptations (including recent
films). Substantial sections of the text will be read in Old English
(with glosses).