An Introduction to the Sagas of Icelanders.
Phelpstead, Carl.
An Introduction to the Sagas of Icelanders. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (231 pages) - New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions Series . - New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions Series .
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- A Note on Names and Pronunciation -- List of Abbreviations -- Chronology -- 1. Encountering the Sagas -- 2. Traditions in Time -- 3. Icelandic Identities -- 4. Reading Selected Sagas -- 5. The Sagas in English -- Conclusion: Identity and Alterity -- Reference Material: Glossary and Table of Editions, Translations, and Possible Dates -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.
Combining an accessible approach with innovative scholarship, Carl Phelpstead draws on historical context, contemporary theory, and close reading to deepen our understanding of Icelandic saga narratives about the island's early history.
9780813057743
Sagas-History and criticism.
Iceland-History.
Electronic books.
PT7182 .P445 2020
839.6309
An Introduction to the Sagas of Icelanders. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (231 pages) - New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions Series . - New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions Series .
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- A Note on Names and Pronunciation -- List of Abbreviations -- Chronology -- 1. Encountering the Sagas -- 2. Traditions in Time -- 3. Icelandic Identities -- 4. Reading Selected Sagas -- 5. The Sagas in English -- Conclusion: Identity and Alterity -- Reference Material: Glossary and Table of Editions, Translations, and Possible Dates -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.
Combining an accessible approach with innovative scholarship, Carl Phelpstead draws on historical context, contemporary theory, and close reading to deepen our understanding of Icelandic saga narratives about the island's early history.
9780813057743
Sagas-History and criticism.
Iceland-History.
Electronic books.
PT7182 .P445 2020
839.6309