A Companion To Old Norse-icelandic Literature — A...

: 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 volume examines how medieval Norse literature continues to influence modern writers, artists, and film directors today. A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature a...

: 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. : A related volume, Old Norse-Icelandic Literature: A

: Chapters extend beyond literary analysis to include archaeology, social institutions, laws, and geography, setting the literature within its wider cultural and historical context. : The text addresses traditional topics like Eddic

This 592-page volume features 29 chapters written by leading international scholars, with over a third of the contributors being Icelandic. It is designed as a foundational reference for students and a valuable resource for specialists. Key Features and Content

: Pagan myth and religion, runes, laws, and the role of women in Old Norse literature.