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Boydell Press - A Critical Companion to Old Norse Literary Genre

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Explore the complexities of medieval Scandinavian literature with this scholarly volume from Boydell Press. This book addresses the fundamental role of genre in the categorization and evaluation of Old Norse prose and poetry. While genre remains a central concept for understanding these works, its definition has often been elusive. This companion investigates these gaps by examining theoretical approaches and critiquing current terminology. By situating arguments within early Scandinavian contexts, the text opens up vital questions regarding how genre functions in both theory and practice. It serves as an essential resource for students and scholars looking to deepen their understanding of how medieval literary works are classified and interpreted.

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This Boydell Press publication provides a deep look into the categorization and evaluation of Old Norse prose and poetry.

The text examines the theoretical approaches used to define and understand literary genres in medieval studies.

Readers can explore how genre functions in practice through investigations of early Scandinavian literary traditions.

This volume offers a critique of current terms used in Old Norse studies to help clarify elusive definitions.

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Release Date
17 July 2020
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09 January 2020

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