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The Sagas of Icelanders
- An Introduction to All Forty Sagas with Summaries
Engelsk Hardback
The Sagas of Icelanders
- An Introduction to All Forty Sagas with Summaries
Engelsk Hardback

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This book offers an accessible and concise introduction to the sagas of Icelanders, perfect for both general and academic readers. Authored by a recognized expert, it immerses readers in the sagas’ world, exploring their cultural and historical context. The book surveys major themes such as belief systems, family dynamics, legal matters, honor, and gender roles, elucidating Icelandic society’s fundamental worldview. Covering diverse tales from the Middle Ages, the sagas depict the struggles of ordinary farmers, fierce heroes, and shrewd women, including epic expeditions to Greenland and Vinland. The book also examines the influence of foreign literature, manuscript evidence, and dating, categorizing the sagas into three periods. Additionally, it explores their unique literary style, including paranormal elements and skaldic poetry. The final section provides concise summaries and information about the dating, manuscripts, and transmission of the forty preserved sagas, offering a comprehensive understanding of these captivating narratives.

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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
120
ISBN-13:
9781032814490
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1032814497
Udg. Dato:
6 dec 2024
Længde:
15mm
Bredde:
159mm
Højde:
235mm
Forlag:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oplagsdato:
6 dec 2024
Forfatter(e):
Kategori sammenhænge