Sir Isumbras

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Instance of

literary work

Publication date

1320

Genre

poetry

Main subject

Saint Eustace

described by source

The Nuttall Encyclopædia

form of creative work

poem

language of work or name

Middle English

narrative motif

recognition through gold found in eagle's nest, test of strength: lifting stone (fireplace, etc.), choice: suffering in youth or old age, treasure (money) carried by bird to nest, person admitted to heaven as reward for penance

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