Medieval Law and Literature in ‘Beowulf’
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10
ABSTRACT:
In ten pages this paper examines how Medieval law manifests itself in the anonymously written epic ‘Beowulf’ with the focuses being the patriarchy, legal and moral duty established through patrilineal custom, the complex matter of inheritance, and the transition from Germanic customs and community obligation to Anglo law and order. One source is cited in the bibliography.
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File: TG15_TGbeolaw.rtf
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