Overview

Originally published in 1957. Stefán Einarsson covers almost a thousand years of Icelandic literature in tracing the influence of the sagas and eddic poems. The book begins with background on Icelandic literature, outlining its literary roots in Scandinavia. Following this, Einarsson provides a thorough survey of Icelandic literature through the 1950s.

Full Product Details

Author:   Stefán Einarsson
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781421435459

ISBN 10:   1421435454
Pages:   426
Publication Date:   26 January 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1. Eddic Poetry Chapter 2. Skaldic Poetry Chapter 3. Sacred Poetry Chapter 4. Secular Poetry of the Later Middle Ages Chapter 5. Literature of the Clergy Chapter 6. The Earliest Histiographies Chapter 7. The Kings' Sagas Chapter 8. The Sagas Chapter 9. The Family Sagas Chapter 10. Sturlunga Saga Chapter 11. Fornaldar Sögur Chapter 12. Romances of Chivalry and Lygi Sögur Chapter 13. The Reformation Chapter 14. The Icelandic Renaissance Chapter 15. Secular Poetry, 1550 - 1750 Chapter 16. Enlightenment (Neo-Classicism), 1750 - 1830 Chapter 17. National Romanticism, 1830 - 1874 Chapter 18. Realism to Neo-Romanticism, 1874 - 1918 Chapter 19. Tradition and Revolt Between the World Wars, 1918 - 1940 Chapter 20. After World War II, 1940 - 1956 Chapter 21. American-Icelandic Writers Bibliography On Pronunciation Index

Reviews

Author Information

Stefán Einarsson taught Scandinavian philology at Johns Hopkins University. He was a founding officer of the Icelandic Patriotic Society. He also authored Icelandic: Grammar, Text, Glossary.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions