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A Companion to Saxo Grammaticus

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004696911
Total Pages : 725 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book A Companion to Saxo Grammaticus written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2024-06-13 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the publication of Saxo Grammaticus’ Gesta Danorum at the beginning of the thirteenth century, scholars and laymen have grappled with the complex and marvellous chronicle. As much specialized scholarship has been published in Danish, this companion breaks new ground by giving a comprehensive and up-to-date tour of the work for a global audience. Attention is given to the unity of Saxo’s massive chronicle, whether he is dealing with a legendary pagan past or events from his own time. Saxo’s world and views are explored in ways that shed new light on all of northern Europe. Contributors are Bjørn Bandlien, Karsten Friis-Jensen, Michael H. Gelting, Thomas K. Heebøll-Holm, Lars Hermanson, Lars Kjær, Torben Kjersgaard Nielsen, Annette Lassen, Anders Leegaard Knudsen, Lars Boje Mortensen, Mia Münster-Swendsen, Erik Niblaeus, Roland Scheel, Karen Skovgaard-Petersen, Kurt Villads Jensen, and Helle Vogt.

A Companion to Saxo Grammaticus

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ISBN 13 : 9789004518124
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Book Rating : 4.5/5 (181 download)

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The History of the Danes: Commentary

Author : Saxo (Grammaticus)
Publisher : D. S. Brewer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of the Danes: Commentary written by Saxo (Grammaticus) and published by D. S. Brewer. This book was released on 1979 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Tale of Genji

Author : Melissa McCormick
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691172684
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Tale of Genji written by Melissa McCormick and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in the eleventh century by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji is a masterpiece of prose and poetry that is widely considered the world's first novel. Melissa McCormick provides a unique companion to Murasaki's tale that combines discussions of all fifty-four of its chapters with paintings and calligraphy from the Genji Album (1510) in the Harvard Art Museums, the oldest dated set of Genji illustrations known to exist. In this book, the album's colorful painting and calligraphy leaves are fully reproduced for the first time, followed by McCormick's insightful essays that analyze the Genji story and the album's unique combinations of word and image. This stunning compendium also includes English translations and Japanese transcriptions of the album's calligraphy, enabling a holistic experience of the work for readers today. In an introduction to the volume, McCormick tells the fascinating stories of the individuals who created the Genji Album in the sixteenth century, from the famous court painter who executed the paintings and the aristocrats who brushed the calligraphy to the work's warrior patrons and the poet-scholars who acted as their intermediaries. Beautifully illustrated, this book serves as an invaluable guide for readers interested in The Tale of Genji, Japanese literature, and the captivating visual world of Japan's most celebrated work of fiction.

Gesta Danorum - Deeds of the Danes

Author : Saxo Grammaticus
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1329902831
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Gesta Danorum - Deeds of the Danes written by Saxo Grammaticus and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02-14 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gesta Danorum - Deeds of the Danes In the early years of the thirteenth century the Danish writer Saxo Grammaticus provided his people with a History of the Danes, an account of their glorious past from the legendary kings and heroes of Denmark to king Gorm. It is one of the major sources for the heroic and mythological traditions of northern Europe, though the complex Latin style and the wide range of material brought together from different sources have limited its use.

The Library Companion, Or, The Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library

Author : Thomas Frognall Dibdin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 608 pages
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The Library Companion Or, The Young Man's Guide, and the Old Man's Comfort, in the Choice of a Library. By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin ... Vol. 1. [- 2.]

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Total Pages : 464 pages
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The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066

Author : Kelly DeVries
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781843830276
Total Pages : 340 pages
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Download or read book The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066 written by Kelly DeVries and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 1999 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three weeks before the battle of Hastings, Harold defeated an invading army of Norwegians at the battle of Stamford Bridge, a victory which was to cost him dear. The events surrounding the battle are discussed in detail. This very accessible narrative...tells the story of 'the first two important battles of 1066', Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge, and of the leaders of the opposing English and Norwegian factions. CHOICE He places the invasion in a broad context. He outlines the Anglo-Scandinavian nature of the English kingdom in the eleventh century, traces the careers of the major leaders, and devotes a chapter each to the English and Norwegian military systems. JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 was not the only attack on England that year. On September 25, 1066, less than three weeks before William defeated King Harold II Godwinson at the battle of Hastings, that same Harold had been victorious over his other opponent of 1066, King Haraldr Hardrádi of Norway at the battle of Stamford Bridge. It was an impressive victory, driving an invading army of Norwegians from theearldom of Northumbria; but it was to cost Harold dear. In telling the story of this neglected battle, Kelly DeVries traces the rise and fall of a family of English warlords, the Godwins, as well as that of the equally impressiveNorwegian warlord Hardrádi. KELLY DEVRIES is Associate Professor, Department of History, Loyola College in Maryland.

Latin Literatures of Medieval and Early Modern Times in Europe and Beyond

Author : Francesco Stella
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9027247293
Total Pages : 726 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Latin Literatures of Medieval and Early Modern Times in Europe and Beyond written by Francesco Stella and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2024-07-15 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The textual heritage of Medieval Latin is one of the greatest reservoirs of human culture. Repertories list more than 16,000 authors from about 20 modern countries. Until now, there has been no introduction to this world in its full geographical extension. Forty contributors fill this gap by adopting a new perspective, making available to specialists (but also to the interested public) new materials and insights. The project presents an overview of Medieval (and post-medieval) Latin Literatures as a global phenomenon including both Europe and extra-European regions. It serves as an introduction to medieval Latin's complex and multi-layered culture, whose attraction has been underestimated until now. Traditional overviews mostly flatten specificities, yet in many countries medieval Latin literature is still studied with reference to the local history. Thus the first section presents 20 regional surveys, including chapters on authors and works of Latin Literature in Eastern, Central and Northern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Subsequent chapters highlight shared patterns of circulation, adaptation, and exchange, and underline the appeal of medieval intermediality, as evidenced in manuscripts, maps, scientific treatises and iconotexts, and its performativity in narrations, theatre, sermons and music. The last section deals with literary “interfaces,” that is motifs or characters that exemplify the double-sided or the long-term transformations of medieval Latin mythologemes in vernacular culture, both early modern and modern, such as the legends about King Arthur, Faust, and Hamlet.

A Critical Companion to Beowulf

Author : Andy Orchard
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 0859917665
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (599 download)

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Download or read book A Critical Companion to Beowulf written by Andy Orchard and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2003 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a complete guide to the text and context of the most famous Old English poem. In this book, the specific roles of selcted individual characters, both major and minor, are assessed.

The Library-Companion

Author : Thomas Frognall Dibdin
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 534 pages
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Philip Allan Literature Guide (for A-Level): Hamlet

Author : Marian Cox
Publisher : Philip Allan
ISBN 13 : 1444153749
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Philip Allan Literature Guide (for A-Level): Hamlet written by Marian Cox and published by Philip Allan. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experienced A-level examiners and teachers who know exactly what students need to succeed, and edited by a chief examiner, Philip Allan Literature Guides (for A-level) are invaluable study companions with exam-specific advice to help you to get the grade you need. This full colour guide includes: - detailed scene summaries and sections on themes, characters, form, structure, language and contexts - a dedicated 'Working with the text' section on how to write about texts for coursework and controlled assessment and how to revise for exams - Taking it further boxes on related books, film adaptations and websites - Pause for thought boxes to get you thinking more widely about the text - Task boxes to test yourself on transformation, analysis, research and comparison activities - Top 10 quotes PLUS FREE REVISION RESOURCES at www.philipallan.co.uk/literatureguidesonline, including a glossary of literary terms and concepts, revision advice, sample essays with student answers and examiners comments, interactive questions, revision podcasts, flash cards and spider diagrams, links to unmissable websites, and answers to tasks set in the guide.

Beowulf

Author : Marijane Osborn
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1592447279
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (924 download)

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Download or read book Beowulf written by Marijane Osborn and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this guide is to answer a few of the major questions about 'Beowulf' for those who want no more than that, and to map the way into a complex area of scholarship for those who wish to go farther. Chapters include discussions of the main plot, historical sub-plot, the Pagan-Christian problem in 'Beowulf', structure, and style. And the author also includes a list of recommended books for further study.

Most Unimaginably Strange

Author : Chris Caseldine
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789144728
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes (Myths)

Author : Carolyne Larrington
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500773785
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes (Myths) written by Carolyne Larrington and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths and their cultural legacy—from Tolkien to Game of Thrones The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by Ó?inn, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnarök, the prophesied end of the world at the hands of Loki’s army of monsters and giants, and everything that comes in between: the long and problematic relationship between the gods and the giants, the (mis)adventures of human heroes and heroines, with their family feuds, revenges, marriages, and murders; and the interaction between the gods and mortals. Photographs and drawings show a range of Norse sites, objects, and characters, from Viking ship burials to dragons on runestones. Dr. Carolyne Larrington describes the Norse myths’ origins in pre-Christian Scandinavia and Iceland, and their survival in archaeological artifacts and written sources, from Old Norse sagas and poems to the less-approving accounts of medieval Christian writers. She traces their influences into the work of Wagner, William Morris, and J. R. R. Tolkien, and even Game of Thrones in the resurrection of the Fimbulvetr, or “Mighty Winter."

Saxo Grammaticus

Author : Karsten Friis-Jensen
Publisher : Museum Tusculanum Press
ISBN 13 : 9788788073324
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (733 download)

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Download or read book Saxo Grammaticus written by Karsten Friis-Jensen and published by Museum Tusculanum Press. This book was released on 1981 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Globe Guide to Shakespeare

Author : Andrew Dickson
Publisher : Profile Books
ISBN 13 : 1782832475
Total Pages : 828 pages
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Download or read book The Globe Guide to Shakespeare written by Andrew Dickson and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Globe Guide to Shakespeare is the ultimate guide to the life and work of the world's greatest playwright: William Shakespeare. With full coverage of the 39 Shakespearian plays, including a synopsis, full character list, stage history and a critical essay for each, this comprehensive guide is both a quick reference and in-depth background guide for theatre goers, students, film buffs and lovers of literature alike. The Globe Guide to Shakespeare also explores Shakespeare's sonnets and the narrative poems, combined with fascinating accounts of Shakespeare's life and theatre, exploring in colourful detail each play's original performances. This comprehensive guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best films and audio recordings of each play, from Laurence Olivier to Baz Luhrmann, Kozintsev to Kurosawa. The Globe Guide to Shakespeare is a celebration of all things Shakespearian. Published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.