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Amsterdam University Press - Nitida saga: Popular Romance in Iceland

Name: Amsterdam University Press - Nitida saga: Popular Romance in Iceland
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Literary Theory & Movements

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Explore the fascinating world of Nitida saga, a late medieval Icelandic romance centered on the maiden-king of France. This scholarly work provides a comprehensive analysis of a saga that maintained popularity in post-Reformation Iceland but has long lacked deep academic study. By examining the text through various perspectives, this book reveals how the saga navigates the romance genre from a unique Icelandic viewpoint. Readers will learn about the strong female characters that define the narrative and the specific worldviews presented within the story. This volume also examines the extensive manuscript tradition and the historical context surrounding the text. Part of the Crossing Boundaries: Turku Medieval and Early Modern Studies series, it serves as an essential resource for those interested in medieval literature, manuscript history, and the evolution of romance in Northern Europe.

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Detailed analysis of Nitida saga, focusing on its role as a popular late medieval Icelandic romance.

Examination of the maiden-king of France and the strong female characters within the narrative.

Exploration of how the saga negotiates the romance genre from an Icelandic perspective.

In-depth study of the long manuscript tradition and the manuscript context of the work.

Academic insights into the worldviews presented in this significant historical text.

Part of the Crossing Boundaries: Turku Medieval and Early Modern Studies series.

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Brand: Amsterdam University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9089647953
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 November 2016
Listed Since: 02 March 2016

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