Essays about: "Nicera"

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  1. 1. Literary perspectives on the case for Beowulf's rowing adventure with Breca

    University essay from Engelska institutionen

    Author : Andrew Cooper; [2009]
    Keywords : Beowulf; Breca; rowing; swimming; adventure; Baltic; Anglo-Saxon; Old English; Unferth; Nicor; Nicera;

    Abstract : Tradition in the study of Beowulf has held that the discussion between Beowulf and Unferth regarding Beowulf’s victory over Breca concerns a swimming competition. However, some scholars have suggested that this section refers to a rowing or sailing adventure, due to some ambiguity in the language of the passage. READ MORE