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Amsterdam University Press Nitida saga - Popular Romance in Iceland Medieval Studies

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Nitida saga stands as a fascinating late medieval Icelandic romance centred on the maiden-king of France, captivating readers in its era and continuing to grow in popularity throughout post-Reformation Iceland. This comprehensive scholarly analysis examines the saga from multiple perspectives, revealing how it explores and negotiates the romance genre through a distinctly Icelandic lens. The book illuminates the saga's strong female characters, complex worldviews, and extensive manuscript tradition, offering readers a thorough exploration of this underappreciated literary work. By contextualising Nitida saga within its manuscript heritage and examining its textual evolution, this study demonstrates the saga's enduring cultural significance and its vital role in understanding medieval Icelandic literature and European romance traditions.

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Nitida saga is analysed from multiple scholarly perspectives to uncover its unique approach to the romance genre within Icelandic literary tradition.

The book examines the saga's strong female characters and their worldviews, highlighting the complexity and agency of women in medieval Icelandic romance.

This study provides comprehensive coverage of Nitida saga's long manuscript tradition, tracing its textual development and survival through post-Reformation Iceland.

Part of the Crossing Boundaries series on Turku Medieval and Early Modern Studies, this work connects Icelandic saga literature to broader European scholarly discourse.

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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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