Approaches to the Medieval Self Representations and Conceptualizations of the Self in the Textual and Material Culture of Western Scandinavia, c. 800-1500.

The self and how it relates to its surrounding world and history is a main concern of the humanities and social sciences. This book addresses the issue by discussing various modes of studying and defining the self, based on a wide span of sources from medieval Western Scandinavia, c. 800-1500, such...

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Corporate Author: Walter de Gruyter & Co
Other Authors: Eriksen, Stefka G. (Editor), Bandlien, Bjørn (Editor), Langsholt Holmqvist, Karen (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2020.
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Summary:The self and how it relates to its surrounding world and history is a main concern of the humanities and social sciences. This book addresses the issue by discussing various modes of studying and defining the self, based on a wide span of sources from medieval Western Scandinavia, c. 800-1500, such as archeological evidence, art and architecture, documents, literature, and runic inscriptions.
Physical Description:1 online resource (339 pages)
ISBN:9783110655582
3110655586