Dido and Éowyn: two sides of the same coin
This article aims to show the influence that the Latin poet Virgil had on Tolkien’s work, especially in one of his heroines. This will be demonstrated through the analysis and comparison between the two most influential female characters in their respective works: Dido and Éowyn. This comparison wil...
Main Author: | Estibaliz Sanmartín García |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidad de Extremadura
2021-07-01
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Series: | Anuario de Estudios Filológicos |
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Online Access: | https://publicaciones.unex.es/index.php/AEF/article/view/465 |
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