Literary Collections Ancient, Classical & Medieval
The Edda
A Collection of Essays
- Publisher
- University of Manitoba Press
- Initial publish date
- Dec 1983
- Category
- Ancient, Classical & Medieval, Scandinavia
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780887556166
- Publish Date
- Dec 1983
- List Price
- $32.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780887550362
- Publish Date
- Dec 1983
- List Price
- $24.99
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Description
Twelve essays are presented by outstanding authorities in Nordic medieval studies. These essays range from treatment of broad aspects of the Edda, to consideration of single poems, to analysis of parts of specific works. An attractive and important collection for every scholar of Old Scandinavian.
About the authors
R.J. Glendinning was an Associate Professor in the Department of German at the University of Manitoba.
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Haraldur Bessason was Professor and Head of the Department of Icelandic Languages and Literature at the University of Manitoba.
Editorial Reviews
"This collection of essays, written by the foremost international Eddic scholars, is destined to become a standard work in the area of Eddic studies. It is suitable for both the undergraduate student engaged in study of the Edda and for the seasoned scholar involved in serious original research."
Choice Magazine
