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...
| Publicado en: | Studies in Philology Vol. 122; no. 2; pp. 156 - 180 |
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| Formato: | Poetry Review |
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University of North Carolina Press
Spring2025
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