Vikings, Knights, Elves, and Ogres: Essays in Honor of Shaun F.D. Hughes
Edited by Eric R. Carlson, Dorsey Armstrong and Arielle C. McKee
Medieval Institute Publications/De Gruyter
ISBN: 978-1-5015-1892-8
This collection of nine essays explores medieval literature from England and Scandinavia, bringing together studies on figures and texts including Beowulf, Sir Gawain, the wolf Fenrir and Tolkien.
Excerpt:
We are pleased to honor Shaun by sharing scholarship that not only engages deeply with the traditions of Middle English, Old English, Icelandic, Old Norse, Tolkien Studies, and more, but which also breaks exciting new ground in these fields, following Shaun’s readiness to offer controversial yet convincing views on scholarly issues.
Who is this book for?
Shaun F. D. Hughes is a Professor at Purdue University, where his research examines literature from Old Norse/Icelandic, Old and Middle English Language. These essays reflect those interests – several focus on major works of English literature, including Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and the writings of Langland. Others turn to Norse material, exploring Icelandic sagas, skaldic poetry, and mythological figures such as Fenrir.
The Editors
Eric R. Carlson is associate professor of English at the University of South Carolina. Dorsey Armstrong is Professor of English at Purdue University. Arielle C. McKee is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Wake Forest University.
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Vikings, Knights, Elves, and Ogres: Essays in Honor of Shaun F.D. Hughes
Edited by Eric R. Carlson, Dorsey Armstrong and Arielle C. McKee
Medieval Institute Publications/De Gruyter
ISBN: 978-1-5015-1892-8
This collection of nine essays explores medieval literature from England and Scandinavia, bringing together studies on figures and texts including Beowulf, Sir Gawain, the wolf Fenrir and Tolkien.
Excerpt:
We are pleased to honor Shaun by sharing scholarship that not only engages deeply with the traditions of Middle English, Old English, Icelandic, Old Norse, Tolkien Studies, and more, but which also breaks exciting new ground in these fields, following Shaun’s readiness to offer controversial yet convincing views on scholarly issues.
Who is this book for?
Shaun F. D. Hughes is a Professor at Purdue University, where his research examines literature from Old Norse/Icelandic, Old and Middle English Language. These essays reflect those interests – several focus on major works of English literature, including Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and the writings of Langland. Others turn to Norse material, exploring Icelandic sagas, skaldic poetry, and mythological figures such as Fenrir.
The Editors
Eric R. Carlson is associate professor of English at the University of South Carolina. Dorsey Armstrong is Professor of English at Purdue University. Arielle C. McKee is a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Wake Forest University.
You can learn more about this book from the publisher’s website.
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