A companion to Old Norse-Icelandic literature and culture /
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 atte...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Malden, MA :
Blackwell Publishing,
2005.
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| Series: | Blackwell companions to literature and culture ;
31. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 567 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 140513738X 9781405137386 9780631235026 0631235027 9781280198694 1280198699 9786610198696 6610198691 |