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Heroic poetry was central to the construction of Anglo-Saxon values, beliefs, and community identity and its subject matter is often analyzed as a window into Anglo-Saxon life. However, these poems are works of art as well as vehicles for ideology. Aesthetics of Nostalgia reads Anglo-Saxon historical verse in terms of how its aesthetic form interacted with the culture and politics of the period.

Examining the distinctive poetic techniques found in vernacular historic poetry, Ren?e R. Trilling argues that the literary construction of heroic poetry promoted specific kinds of...

Reflecting the profound impact of critical theory on the study of the humanities, this collection of original essays examines the texts and artifacts of the Anglo-Saxon period through key theoretical terms such as 'ethnicity' and 'gender'.

• Explores the interplay between critical theory and Anglo-Saxon studies
• Theoretical framework will appeal to specialist scholars as well as those new to the field
• Includes an afterword on the value of the dialogue between Anglo-Saxon studies and critical theory