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A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture
Contributor(s): McTurk, Rory (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0631235027     ISBN-13: 9780631235026
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE: $224.15  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2005
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Annotation: This major survey of Old Norse-Icelandic literature and culture comprises 29 chapters written by leading scholars in the field, over a third of whom are Icelanders. At the same time, it conveys a sense of the mainland Scandinavian origins of the Icelandic people, and reflects the ongoing contact between Iceland and other countries and cultures.

The volume highlights current debates among Old Norse-Icelandic scholars specializing in different aspects of the subject. Coverage of traditional topics is complemented by material on previously neglected areas of study, such as the sagas of Icelandic bishops and the translated knights' sagas. Chapters on 'archaeology', 'social institutions' and 'geography and travel' make it possible to view the literature in its wider cultural context while chapters on 'reception' and 'continuity' demonstrate the ways in which medieval Norse-Icelandic literature and culture overflow into the modern period.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | European - Scandinavian
Dewey: 839.609
LCCN: 2004018064
Series: Blackwell Companions to Literature and Culture (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 1.93" H x 6.92" W x 10.02" L (2.55 lbs) 567 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Scandinavian
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
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
 
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