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A 7 page essay that examines 3 works of great literature. “Beowulf,” the Anglo-Saxon epic poem by an unknown poet; Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”; and “The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha” by Miguel de Cervantes illustrate the characteristics of a great work of literature that cause it to endure. Examination of these three great literary works demonstrates that each one continues to resonant with modern readers because they accurately reflect human nature. Additionally, each work demonstrates expert use of such features as characterization and plot construction. Also, each author’s use of language is lyrically beautiful and expertly executed. No additional sources cited.
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canon of Western literature, and are required reading for students at all levels of higher education. Lesser works fade away, but these endure. "Beowulf," the Anglo-Saxon epic poem by an
unknown poet; Shakespeares "The Tempest"; and "The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha" by Miguel de Cervantes illustrate the characteristics of a great work of literature that cause it
to endure. Examination of these three great literary works demonstrates that each one continues to resonant with modern readers because they accurately reflect human nature. Additionally, each work demonstrates expert
use of such features as characterization and plot construction. Also, each authors use of language is lyrically beautiful and expertly executed. Beowulf The public loves a story of action, adventure
and heroism and "Beowulf" is such a story. Its narrative is actually two stories that are separate in origin, but considered as one in that they both picture Beowulf as
their protagonist (Kennedy xiii). The first half of the poem pictures Beowulf in his youth and the prime of his manhood. In answer to a call for help by King
Hrothgar, Beowulf and his band of heroes travel to Denmark in order to defend Hrothgars great mead-hall, Heorot, from the tyranny of Grendel, a fiend "of human shape but superhuman
size," who attacks it nightly (Kennedy xiv). Beowulf, in particular is described in heroic terms: Of living strong men he was the strongest, Fearless and gallant and great of
heart. He gave command for a goodly vessel Fitted and furnished; he gain would sail Over the swan-road to seek the king Who suffered so sorely for need of men.
(Kennedy 9). Tales of heroism have always inspired audiences. Life is inherently dangerous and people, from the earliest antiquity, have found it inspiring that a band of heroic men
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