Literature Caesura in Beowulf
Words: 487 1414The use of caesura in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf" is not just a stylistic choice but a structural necessity that deeply influences the poem's auditory and psychological impact. In the broadest sense, a caesura is a breath, a beat of silence placed amidst the alliterative lines, giving the listener a moment to absorb the dense imagery and the complex interplay of themes. In "Beowulf," caesurae serve several purposes, both functional and artistic. Primarily, they break the line into […]