Skaldic Verse and the Poetics of Saga Narrative
| Author | : Heather O'Donoghue |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2014-05-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1435622375 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781435622371 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (371 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Skaldic Verse and the Poetics of Saga Narrative by : Heather O'Donoghue
Download or read book Skaldic Verse and the Poetics of Saga Narrative written by Heather O'Donoghue and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides a detailed reading of a series of sophisticated medieval narratives, the Old Norse-Icelandic sagas. It shows how saga authors achieved a wide range of stylistic and psychological effects through the interplay of prose and verse.
