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(Ballad (Beowulf (warrior society (thanes), oldest epic poem (arrived to…
Ballad
Beowulf
oldest epic poem (arrived to us)
written only in 11th century
Denmark and Sweden
in 3 parts
warrior society
thanes
good against evil
elements of the epic style
repetitions; long lists; alliteration; stock formulae
elevated language
not afraid to die; physical strength; put people's welfare before his own
sung
dramatic story told assures of rapid fleshes
simple language
mix dialogue + narration
4 lines stanzas; often rhyming ABCB; refrain
supernatural creatures
of magic
of power
border bal.
of love
of outlaws