ENGL 24205 - Magic and Marvels in Early Narrative

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

Taught as ENGL 2239 "Magic and Marvels in Early Narrative" at host instution. Magic, marvels and the 'other world' held a special place in pre-modern English consciousness. Beowulf fights monsters and a dragon to guard civilisation. In Sir Orfeo, Sir Launfal and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight otherworld figures test kingly power and Christian chivalry. In Chaucer's Franklin's Tale magic leads to deceit and danger. Mandeville's Travels outlines the wonders of medieval geography. All these 'marvellous' narratives offer important insight into life and mentality in earlier English times.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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