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

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

: 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 Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature a...

, 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

: It highlights current academic discussions, making it a "crammed full" resource of facts, figures, and overviews of past and present scholarship. Table of Contents Highlights : It highlights current academic discussions, making it

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

: Hardcover Edition for approximately $235.95.

: 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