Alison Finlay, Martin Arnold
Making History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780903521840
- author:
- Alison Finlay, Martin Arnold
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Viking Society for Northern Research
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 139
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.6 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Making History: Essays on the Fornaldarsögur by Martin Arnold and Alison Finlay is a collection of scholarly essays exploring the medieval Icelandic epic poems known as the Fornaldarsögur. These essays offer in-depth analysis of the historical context, literary themes, and cultural significance of these ancient works. The authors' expertise provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between literature, history, and society in medieval Iceland. With 139 pages of insightful commentary, this book is an essential resource for scholars and students of Old Norse literature and medieval European studies.