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Explore the rich tapestry of the Icelandic Family Sagas, some of the most remarkable works in world literature, stemming from a distinct literary tradition and composed during the 13th and 14th centuries. In her insightful book, **Heather O’Donoghue** provides a nuanced analysis that delves deep into the intricacies of time and the unique narrative voice characterizing these sagas. This exploration offers readers a refreshingly contemporary viewpoint on the essential texts that shape Old Norse literature and medieval Icelandic culture.
Unlike typical tales filled with mythical creatures, enchanted lands, and fairy tale magic, these sagas present a vivid and authentic portrayal of a society in flux, wrestling with significant issues of identity, evolution, and community dynamics. O’Donoghue illuminates the pivotal role of the narrator’s perspective and the structuring of time within these narratives. She examines how the external passage of time interacts with the audience’s engagement in the story, emphasizing the importance of temporal elements in understanding the sagas’ impact.
In **Narrative in the Icelandic Family Saga**, O’Donoghue employs contemporary narratological theories to investigate how the authors of these sagas sustain tension and complexity in their storytelling. She adeptly analyzes the interplay between narrative progression and chronological sequence, providing profound insights into saga societies’ practices. In this groundbreaking work, O’Donoghue not only offers a revised poetics of family sagas but also redefines the literary rhetoric integral to saga narratives, making her findings invaluable for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
ISBNs: 978-1350211636, 978-1788312875, 978-1786726254, 978-1786736314
NOTE: This edition includes the ebook Narrative in the Icelandic Family Saga: Meanings of Time in Old Norse Literature in PDF format. No additional materials or access codes are provided.
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