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Explore a new way to understand one of the most important works of Germanic Alliterative Verse. The Metre of Beowulf: A Constraint-Based Approach offers a fresh look at the rhythmic structure of this Old English epic poem. While the exact date and origin of Beowulf remain unknown, its status as a linguistic masterpiece is well-established. This volume utilizes recent advances in generative linguistics to provide a systematic analysis of the poem. For over a century, scholars have observed various metrical phenomena that lacked clear explanations. This book addresses those gaps by providing a framework that explains these patterns through a constraint-based method. It is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in the deep structure of Old English poetry and the evolution of linguistic theory.

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Provides a novel treatment of the metre found in the Beowulf epic poem.

Uses generative linguistics to offer new explanations for long-observed metrical phenomena.

Offers a systematic analysis of Germanic Alliterative Verse for academic study.

Part of the Topics in English Linguistics (TiEL) series, volume 36.

Addresses metrical patterns that have been poorly understood for over a century.

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Release Date
24 October 2002
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17 October 2006

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