Richard Lejonhjerta i historien och poesin: Akademisk afhandling by Estlander
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"Richard Lejonhjerta i historien och poesin: Akademisk afhandling" by Carl Gustaf Estlander is an academic thesis written in the mid-19th century. The work analyzes the historical and poetic representations of King Richard the Lionheart, contrasting him with other figures of English folklore, notably Robin Hood. Estlander's exploration highlights the impact of these characters on the national identity of the Normans and Anglo-Saxons during the medieval period. The opening of the thesis sets
the stage for a complex examination of Richard the Lionheart's portrayals in both historical narratives and literary works. Estlander begins by discussing the stark contrasts between Richard, the noble king engaged in the Crusades, and Robin Hood, the outlaw fighting for the oppressed. He asserts that both figures represent the spirit of their respective peoples—the Normans and Anglo-Saxons—and notes how their dual representations in history and poetry contribute to England's cultural landscape. In this preliminary section, Estlander outlines his goals to evaluate Richard's influence, the poetic interpretations of his character, and the social conditions that shaped these narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Estlander, Carl Gustaf, 1834-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Richard Lejonhjerta i historien och poesin: Akademisk afhandling |
| Credits | Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Thesis (Ph. D.) |
| Subject | Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58544 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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