Beowulf - Couverture souple

Gummere, Trans Francis Barton

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374834537 ISBN 13 : 9789374834534

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2025

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Francis Barton Gummere was born on 6 March 1855 in Burlington, New Jersey, and became a distinguished Professor of English, scholar of folklore, and authority on ancient languages. A student of Francis James Child, he developed a deep interest in early poetry, oral traditions, and the evolution of literary forms, contributing significantly to the study of ballads and epic literature. His academic work emphasized the connections between culture, language, and storytelling, seeking to uncover how collective identity and moral values were expressed through oral narratives. Gummere's research blended linguistic precision with historical insight, helping to shape modern approaches to folklore and literary scholarship. His writings and lectures inspired generations of students and scholars to explore the cultural and linguistic roots of literary expression. As a respected member of the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he maintained a lifelong commitment to academic excellence and intellectual inquiry. He passed away on 30 May 1919 in Haverford, Pennsylvania, leaving a scholarly legacy that advanced the understanding of traditional literature and its enduring influence on the development of English studies.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374834537
• ISBN 13: 9789374834534
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 100
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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