10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLD ICELANDIC»
Discover the use of
Old Icelandic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Old Icelandic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Concise Dictionary of
Old Icelandic
This volume, reprinted from a rare edition, will be indispensable in the study of the prose and poetry of Old Icelandic literature, which is regarded by many scholars as unrivaled among the literatures of medieval Europe.
2
Old Icelandic Literature and Society
The first comprehensive account of Old Icelandic literature set within its social and cultural context.
Margaret Clunies Ross, 2000
3
A Companion to
Old Norse-
Icelandic Literature and Culture
The volume highlights current debates among Old Norse-Icelandic scholars specializing in different aspects of the subject.
4
Íslendinga Saga: A History of the
Old Icelandic Commonwealth
This pioneering work of historiography provides a comprehensive history of Iceland from 870 A.D. to the end of the Commonwealth in 1262.
5
A piece of horse liver: myth, ritual and folklore in
Old ...
This appealing book concludes with discussions of giants and elves and the art of wrestling with ghosts: a phenomenon that is still recorded in Iceland today. Extracts are presented in Old Icelandic with English translations.
Jón Hnefill Aðalsteinsson, Terry Gunnell, Joan Turville-Petre, 1998
6
Oedipus Borealis: The Aberrant Body in
Old Icelandic Myth ...
"After examining characters widely disparate from the saga skalds, the model holds: only in the narratives having a Christian purpose do we find the link among disability, deformity, sexual aberrance, wisdom, craft, and power broken.
7
Feud in the
Icelandic Saga
Jesse Byock shows how the dominant concern of medieval Icelandic society--the channeling of violence into accepted patterns of feud and the regulation of conflict--is reflected in the narrative of the family sagas and the Sturlunga saga ...
8
Beowulf and Other Stories: A New Introduction to
Old ...
With a new chapter by Mike Bintley on Anglo-Saxon archaeology and a revised chapter by Stewart Brookes on the prose writers of the English Benedictine Reform, this updated second edition will be essential reading for students of the period.
Joe Allard, Richard North, 2014
9
Longman Anthology of
Old English,
Old Icelandic, and ...
The Longman Anthology of Old English, Old Icelandic and Anglo-Norman Literatures provides a scholarly and accessible introduction to the literature which was the inspiration for many of the heroes of modern popular culture, from The Lord of ...
Richard North, Joe Allard, Patricia Gillies, 2014
10
Comparative Syntax of
Old English and
Old Icelandic: ...
Linguistic, Literary and Historical Implications Graeme Davis. which contrasts
markedly with the study of phonology and morphology, where, in its broad
outlines at least, a generally accepted format is available to researchers. Though
several ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLD ICELANDIC»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Old Icelandic is used in the context of the following news items.
Myth Makers
... sometimes to an audience of one, on his great but generally unshared academic passions: Middle English, Anglo Saxon, and Old Icelandic. «The Weekly Standard, Jul 15»
Four Getaway Experiences for the Digital Nomad
The house--newly built but designed to suit the old Icelandic cottage style--is located about 120 kilometres from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
A Faraway And Misunderstood Island
He references an old Icelandic adage, “glöggt sé gests augað” (“The guest has a sharp eye”), to explain that it would have been ideal to have a ... «Reykjavík Grapevine, Jul 15»
STRAUMUR: The Best Of 2015, So Far!
Hel is an old Icelandic word for Hell and it's a well-known fact that Satan is bound to be a better after-party host than the bearded guy upstairs. «Reykjavík Grapevine, Jul 15»
Tourist Defecation Problem Resurfaces
Similarly he thinks that the age-old Icelandic practice of camping anywhere you please, needs to be amended. “We Icelanders have of course ... «IcelandReview, Jul 15»
Torino lose out to Basel for Pescara star Bjarnason
The 27-year-old Icelandic international enjoyed a superb season in the Serie B, as his side narrowly missed out on promotion, netting 12 goals ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
Wolverhampton Wanderers transfer rumour mill: Former defender …
The 26-year-old Icelandic international signed for Wolves in 2012 on a three-year deal but only managed 5 appearances, his deal was ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson | Movie review
Johnson, as it turns out, is also able to read Old Icelandic and is an amateur astronomer, as well as being an actor (Game of Thrones) and a ... «The Upcoming, Jul 15»
Report: Icelandic international and Leeds United target Birkir …
The deal therefore looks to be off and the 27-year-old Icelandic international is now back on the radar for clubs like Palermo and Atalanta ... «HITC, Jul 15»
Eidur Gudjohnsen signs for Shijiazhuang Ever Bright in China
The 36-year-old Icelandic striker, who played last season at Bolton Wanderers, has signed a deal with the mid-table side Shijiazhuang Ever ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
