An introduction to the sagas of Icelanders / Carl Phelpstead ; foreword by R. Barton Palmer and Tison Pugh.
| Author/creator | Phelpstead, Carl author. |
| Other author | Palmer, R. Barton, 1946- writer of foreword. |
| Other author | Pugh, Tison writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2020] |
| Description | xxiii, 204 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | New perspectives on medieval literature: authors and traditions New perspectives on medieval literature. ^A1144160 |
| Contents | Chronology -- Encountering the Sagas -- Traditions in Time -- Icelandic Identities -- Reading Selected Sagas -- The Sagas in English -- Conclusion: Identity and Alterity |
| Abstract | "Combining an accessible approach with innovative scholarship, Carl Phelpstead draws on historical context, contemporary theory, and close reading to deepen our understanding of Icelandic saga narratives about the island's early history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Phelpstead, Carl, An introduction to the sagas of icelanders Gainesville : University Press of Florida, 2020. 9780813057569 |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2020001910 |
| ISBN | 9780813066516 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0813066514 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PT7182 .P48 2020 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |