Unriddling the Exeter riddles / Patrick J. Murphy.

Author/creator Murphy, Patrick J., 1977-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press,
Description262 p. ; 24 cm.
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Contents Introduction -- Unriddling the riddles -- A literal reading of riddle -- Transformation and textual culture -- Riddle 17 as Samson's lion -- Innuendo and oral tradition -- The roots of riddle -- Afterword.
Abstract "Examines the Old English riddles found in the tenth-century Exeter Book manuscript, with particular attention to their relationship to larger traditions of literary and traditional riddling"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2010044080
ISBN9780271048413 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0271048417 (cloth : alk. paper)

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