Unriddling the Exeter Riddles [Paperback]

Description: The vibrant and enigmatic Exeter Riddles (ca. 960-980) are among the most compelling texts in the field of medieval studies, in part because they lack textually supplied solutions. Indeed, these ninety-five Old English riddles have become so popular that they have even been featured on posters for the London Underground and have inspired a sculpture in downtown Exeter. Modern scholars have responded enthusiastically to the challenge of solving the Riddles, but have generally examined them individually. Few have considered the collection as a whole or in a broader context. In this book, Patrick Murphy takes an innovative approach, arguing that in order to understand the Riddles more fully, we must step back from the individual puzzles and consider the group in light of the textual and oral traditions from which they emerged. He offers fresh insights into the nature of the Exeter Riddles' complexity, their intellectual foundations, and their lively use of metaphor. Patrick J. Murphy is Assistant Professor of English at Miami University.

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EAN: 9780271048420

UPC: 9780271048420

ISBN: 9780271048420

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Item Length: 22.9 cm

Book Title: Unriddling the Exeter Riddles

Item Height: 229mm

Item Width: 152mm

Author: Patrick J. Murphy

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Literature

Publisher: Pennsylvania STATE University Press

Publication Year: 2015

Item Weight: 408g

Number of Pages: 272 Pages