Description
Originally published in 1957. Stefan Einarsson covers almost a thousand years of Icelandic literature in tracing the influence of the sagas and eddic poems. The book begins with background on Icelandic literature, outlining its literary roots in Scandinavia. Following this, Einarsson provides a thorough survey of Icelandic literature through the 1950s.
About the Author
Stefan Einarsson taught Scandinavian philology at Johns Hopkins University. He was a founding officer of the Icelandic Patriotic Society. He also authored Icelandic: Grammar, Text, Glossary.
Book Information
ISBN 9781421435459
Author Stefan Einarsson
Format Paperback
Page Count 426
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 567g