Sigfred-Arminius And Other Papers (1886)

By Frederick York Powell, Guðbrandur Vigfússon, Gudbrandur Vigfusson

Book Overview

Sigfred-Arminius And Other Papers is a book written by Gudbrandur Vigfusson and published in 1886. The book is a collection of papers that explore various aspects of Icelandic history and literature. The first paper, Sigfred-Arminius, is a historical account of the battle between the Saxons and the Danes in the 9th century. The paper examines the role of Sigfred, a Danish warrior, and Arminius, a Saxon chieftain, in the conflict.The other papers in the book cover a range of topics, including Icelandic sagas, mythology, and language. One paper, The Mythology of the North, provides an overview of the gods and goddesses of Norse mythology, while another paper, The Icelandic Language, examines the grammar and syntax of the Icelandic language.Overall, Sigfred-Arminius And Other Papers offers readers a fascinating glimpse into Icelandic history and culture. The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at readers with an interest in the subject matter. Vigfusson's extensive knowledge of Icelandic history and literature is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120707110
• ISBN13: 9781120707116
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"