The Elder Edda and Ancient Scandinavian Drama
Book Description
Originally published in 1920, this book provides a theory of the dramatic origin of the older Eddic poems. Whilst the Eddic collection in general can be seen to contain a variety of unrelated elements, there is an essential unity to the older poems on native subjects. This can be seen in their special metre, their dialogic or monologic form, bearing traces of improvisation by one or more speakers,... More
Book Information
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Binding | Hardcover (9 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 216 |
ISBN-10 | 0742644677 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0742644670 |
Publication Date | 01/1920 |
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