Riddarasögur: Parcevals Saga, Valvers Tháttr, Ívents Saga, Mírmans Saga; mit einer literarhistorischen Einleitung [Icelandic]

By Eugen Kolbing

Book Overview

Riddaras gur is a collection of Icelandic chivalric sagas, including "Parcevals Saga", "Valvers Th ttr", " vents Saga", and "M rmans Saga". Edited and introduced by Eugen K lbing, this volume provides a valuable insight into the world of Old Norse adaptations of continental romances. These sagas, rooted in Arthurian legends and other European tales, showcase the unique Icelandic interpretation of chivalric themes and narratives.

This edition, originally published in 1872, features a literary-historical introduction by K lbing, offering critical context to these important works of medieval Icelandic literature. Preserving the original Icelandic text, Riddaras gur remains an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of Norse culture and medieval romance literature. The collection offers insight into the literary tastes and cultural values of medieval Iceland, providing a window into a world where Norse heroes encounter the legends of Europe.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Icelandic
• ISBN: 1149532807
• ISBN13: 9781149532805
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"