King Horn (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: n/a
- First Published: 1225
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Type of Plot: Sentimental
- Time of Work: Sixth century
- Setting: England and Ireland
- Genres: Poetry, Epic, Romance, medieval, Narrative poetry
- Subjects: Love or romance, England or English people, Kings, queens, or royalty, Ireland or Irish people, Middle Ages, Sixth century, Great Britain, Knights or knighthood, Chivalry
- Locales: England, Ireland
Characters Discussed
Horn, a protagonist. The son of Murri and Godhild, he is the fairest boy in the land and a paragon of competence, courage, and virtue. After the invaders of Murri’s land send Horn and his twelve companions out to sea on a ship designed to sink, Horn manages to bring his crew to safety in the kingdom of Westernesse. Throughout the poem, his actions exemplify fortitude in battle, obedience to authority, and perseverance in love. Horn is incapable of evil; he is the epitome of goodness.
Murri, Horn’s father and the king of Suddene, who is murdered...
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