The giant hero in medieval literature / by Tina Marie Boyer.
| Author/creator | Boyer, Tina Marie |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Leiden : Boston : Brill, [2016] |
| Description | vi, 265 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Explorations in medieval culture ; 2 |
| Contents | Introduction -- The giant in the medieval mind. St. Augustine and the monstrous races; Biblical giants; Theological conceptions; Secular and courtly conceptions -- The monster from the outside. Sigenot; The giantesses of the Eckenlied; Grauer Rock (Orendel) -- Misplaced loyalties and evil minions. Daniel von dem Bluhenden Tal; Virginal; Laurin and Walberan -- A fighter for court and hero. Konig Rother; Boeve de Haumtome; Nibelungenlied -- Of monstrous courts and heroes. Herzog Ernst; The questing giant; Fierabras; Eckenlied -- Conclusion -- Questions of monstrous identity in romances and epics -- Our medieval inheritance. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-259) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016008444 |
| ISBN | 9789004292956 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |