Widsith, Ealhhild, and a Potential Appeal to Kentish Royalty.

The article focuses on the depiction of Ealhhild in the Old English poem Widsith as a powerful female patron whose presence reinforces the poet's role as a recipient of royal generosity. Topics include the literary tradition of queens as gift-givers, the significance of Ealhhild's praise as the only...

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Publicado en:Studies in Philology Vol. 122; no. 2; pp. 156 - 180
Autor principal: Deskis, Susan E.
Formato: Poetry Review
Publicado: University of North Carolina Press Spring2025
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