The Fantastic in Old Norse/Icelandic Literature
Author | : !518478149!International Saga Conference |
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Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2006 |
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Author | : !518478149!International Saga Conference |
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Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2006 |
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Total Pages | : 562 |
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Author | : John McKinnell |
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Total Pages | : 566 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Fantastic, The, in literature |
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Author | : Carol J. Clover |
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Total Pages | : 387 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Icelandic literature |
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Author | : Carol J. Clover |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2019-06-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1501741659 |
The current revival of interest in the rich and varied literature of early Scandinavia has prompted a corresponding interest in its background: its origins, social and historical context, and relationship to other medieval literatures. Even readers with a knowledge of Old Norse and Icelandic have found these subjects difficult to pursue, however, for up-to-date reference works in any language are few and none exist in English. To fill the gap, six distinguished scholars have contributed ambitious new essays to this volume. The contributors summarize and comment on scholarly work in the major branches of the field: Eddie and skaldic poetry, family and kings' sagas, courtly writing, and mythology. Taken together, their judicious and attractively written essays-each with a full bibliography-make up the first book-length survey of Old Norse literature in English and a basic reference work that will stimulate research in these areas and help to open up the field to a wider academic readership.
Author | : John McKinnell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 574 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Fantastic, The, in literature |
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Author | : J. Friðriksdóttir |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2013-03-12 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1137118067 |
Old Norse texts offer different ideas about what it is to be female, presenting women in diverse social and economic positions. This book analyzes female characters in medieval Icelandic saga literature, and demonstrates how they engaged with some of the most contested values of the period, revealing the anxieties of both the authors and audiences.
Author | : Rory McTurk |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Iceland |
ISBN | : 9781782686255 |
This major survey of Old Norse-Icelandic literature and culture demonstrates the remarkable continuity of Icelandic language and culture from medieval to modern times. Written by leading scholars in the field Reflects current debates among Old Norse-Icelandic scholars Pays attention to previously neglected areas of study, such as the sagas of Icelandic bishops and the fantasy sagas. Looks at the ways Old Norse-Icelandic literature is used by modern writers, artists and film directors, both within and outside Scandinavia Sets Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature in its wider cultural context.
Author | : Rory McTurk |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 584 |
Release | : 2008-03-11 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 140513738X |
This major survey of Old Norse-Icelandic literature and culturedemonstrates the remarkable continuity of Icelandic language andculture from medieval to modern times. Comprises 29 chapters written by leading scholars in thefield Reflects current debates among Old Norse-Icelandicscholars Pays attention to previously neglected areas of study, such asthe sagas of Icelandic bishops and the fantasy sagas Looks at the ways Old Norse-Icelandic literature is used bymodern writers, artists and film directors, both within and outsideScandinavia Sets Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature in its widercultural context
Author | : Margaret Clunies Ross |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2010-10-28 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1139492640 |
The medieval Norse-Icelandic saga is one of the most important European vernacular literary genres of the Middle Ages. This Introduction to the saga genre outlines its origins and development, its literary character, its material existence in manuscripts and printed editions, and its changing reception from the Middle Ages to the present time. Its multiple sub-genres - including family sagas, mythical-heroic sagas and sagas of knights - are described and discussed in detail, and the world of medieval Icelanders is powerfully evoked. The first general study of the Old Norse-Icelandic saga to be written in English for some decades, the Introduction is based on up-to-date scholarship and engages with current debates in the field. With suggestions for further reading, detailed information about the Icelandic literary canon, and a map of medieval Iceland, this book is aimed at students of medieval literature and assumes no prior knowledge of Scandinavian languages.