A Companion To Old Norse-icelandic Literature A... May 2026

: 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 book is structured to provide a logical progression from historical backgrounds to specific literary genres and their modern reception: 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. : The text addresses traditional topics like Eddic

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

: 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