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Direct linkMenzies, J. Beth Haase – English Journal, 2004
The element of play is underutilized in the secondary classroom in spite of the fact that play produces unique opportunities for meaningful learning. The ways in which the elements of epic poetry, Beowulf, and the Old English diction differed from the modern usage is discussed.
Descriptors: Poetry, Play, Old English, Literary Genres
