The Icelandic Sagas

Klappentext Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. W. A. Craigie's book The Icelandic Sagas was first published in 1913. It offers a critical examination of the origins, characteristics and types of sagas, while also considering the circumstances that fostered such an outpouring of literature in Iceland during the Middle Ages. Zusammenfassung Part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series! W. A. Craigie's book The Icelandic Sagas was first published in 1913. It offers a critical examination of the origins! characteristics and types of sagas! while also considering the circumstances that fostered such an outpouring of literature in Iceland during the Middle Ages. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. The origin of the Sagas; 2. The written Saga; 3. Historical Sagas relating to Iceland and Greenland; 4. Historical Sagas relating to Norway and other northern lands; 5. Mythical and romantic Sagas; 6. Sagas from Latin sources; 7. English translations and other aids; Index; Illustrations and map.

Product details

• Authors: Sir William A. Craigie, W. A. Craigie, William A. Craigie
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9781107401723
• ISBN: 978-1-107-40172-3
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 205 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, LITERARY CRITICISM / European / Scandinavian, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Icelandic, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval