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OverviewThe heroes of early narrative are the faces of an older world. In constant retellings, their stories hold the memory like members of an extended family. Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Beowulf, Gawain, Roland, Yvain, Genji--in their colourful, often exaggerated ways, they show how the people of their own time and place liked to know themselves. The heroes embody their identity and reflect their culture. Because their world was difficult and dangerous, every hero needed defensive strengths. This book analyses seven iconic heroes and compares each champion to a walled town or castle, hardened against an outer threat. These defenses are the mortal walls of their identity--their strengths against the world, as well as their dealings within it--and are exemplified in their actions as warriors, distinct rhetoric, complex relationships with women, and devotion to the divine. By delving into some of early narrative’s most renowned heroes, the book reveals the pieces of their inner selves that even they cannot keep outside the walls but must finally accept with firm humility. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William F. WoodsPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781476686233ISBN 10: 1476686238 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 31 January 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction: Mortal Walls Chapter One. Gilgamesh Chapter Two. Odysseus Chapter Three. Beowulf Chapter Four. Gawain Chapter Five. Roland Chapter Six. Yvain Chapter Seven. Genji Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationWilliam F. Woods is the M.V. Hughes Professor of English, emeritus, at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. He lives in Wichita. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |