, edited by Rory McTurk and published by Wiley-Blackwell , is a comprehensive survey that explores the continuity of Icelandic language and culture from the medieval period to the present day.
: Pagan myth and religion, runes, laws, and the role of women in Old Norse literature. A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature a...
: The volume examines how medieval Norse literature continues to influence modern writers, artists, and film directors today. , edited by Rory McTurk and published by
: The text addresses traditional topics like Eddic poetry , Family sagas , and Kings' sagas while introducing previously neglected areas such as the sagas of Icelandic bishops and translated knights' sagas. : The text addresses traditional topics like Eddic
: A related volume, Old Norse-Icelandic Literature: A Critical Guide , is available in Paperback for approximately $52.00. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture
The book is structured to provide a logical progression from historical backgrounds to specific literary genres and their modern reception:
: Archaeology of economy and society, historical background of Iceland (870–1400), and language development. Poetry : Eddic poetry, skaldic poetry, and Christian poetry.