Norse Romance [3 volume set]

by Marianne Kalinke (Editor)

Overview

Three volumes of Norse Arthurian romances in acclaimed editions in a specially-priced set.

A welcome resource...a significant corpus of Arthuriana [which] will appeal to a wide readership of medievalists. SAGA-BOOK OF THE VIKING SOCIETY

Available for the first time in paperback for the student, scholar or interested general reader, this 3 volume set from D.S. Brewer's Arthurian Archives series enable access to key texts - often for the first time - by the non-specialist. Included here are texts that comprise the Tristan legend, avolume of translations and adaptations of French narratives featuring King Arthur's knights, and Hærra Ivan, the first major work of fiction in Swedish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843843122
Publisher:	BOYDELL & BREWER INC
Publication date:	08/16/2012
Series:	ISSN
Pages:	968
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)
Language:	Germanic (Other)

Editorial Reviews

A major contribution, not only to the Old Norse field, but to the broader world of medieval literature and culture...will endure for years to come.

SPECULUM

Provides access to some of the most important Norse versions of French Arthurian narrative ... a very valuable service... will make this corpus of Arthurian literature better known to a non-specialist readership.

SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES

A major contribution, not only to the Old Norse field, but to the broader world of medieval literature and culture...will endure for years to come. SPECULUM

Provides access to some of the most important Norse versions of French Arthurian narrative ... a very valuable service... will make this corpus of Arthurian literature better known to a non-specialist readership. SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES

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