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The Gongu-Hrolfssaga: A Study In Old Norse Philology

The Gongu-Hrolfssaga: A Study In Old Norse Philology

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ISBN10: 1432663623
ISBN13: 9781432663629
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Gongu-Hrolfssaga: A Study In Old Norse Philology by Jacob Wittmer Hartmann is a comprehensive exploration of the Gongu-Hrolfssaga, an Old Norse saga that tells the story of Hrolf Kraki, a legendary Danish king. The book delves into the linguistic and literary aspects of the saga, examining its use of language, style, and structure. It also explores the historical and cultural context of the saga, shedding light on the social and political conditions that gave rise to it. Drawing on a range of sources, including medieval manuscripts, scholarly works, and literary criticism, Hartmann provides a detailed analysis of the Gongu-Hrolfssaga that will be of interest to scholars and students of Old Norse literature and language. Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to the field of Old Norse philology, offering new insights into one of the most fascinating and complex sagas of the medieval period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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