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This major survey of Old Norse-Icelandic literature and culture demonstrates the remarkable continuity of Icelandic language and culture from medieval to modern times. Comprises 29 chapters 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 Content: Chapter 1 Archaeology of Economy and Society (pages 7–26): Orri Vesteinsson Chapter 2 Christian Biography (pages 27–42): Margaret Cormack Chapter 3 Christian Poetry (pages 43–63): Katrina Attwood Chapter 4 Continuity? The Icelandic Sagas in Post?Medieval Times (pages 64–81): Jon Karl Helgason Chapter 5 Eddic Poetry (pages 82–100): Terry Gunnell Chapter 6 Family Sagas (pages 101–118): Vesteinn Olason Chapter 7 Geography and Travel (pages 119–135): Judith Jesch Chapter 8 Historical Background: Iceland 870–1400 (pages 136–154): Helgi Porlaksson Chapter 9 Histor

Who reads A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture (Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture)?

Author

McTurk, Rory (editor)

Publisher

Blackwell Publishing Limited

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9781782686255

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Literary Criticism, History, Literary Fiction