The Old Norse Element In Swedish Romanticism (1914)

By Adolph Burnett Benson

Book Overview

The Old Norse Element in Swedish Romanticism is a book written by Adolph Burnett Benson and published in 1914. It explores the influence of Old Norse mythology and literature on Swedish Romanticism, a literary movement that flourished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Benson examines the works of several Swedish Romantic writers, including Erik Gustaf Geijer, Esaias Tegn�����r, and Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom, and shows how they drew inspiration from Norse sagas, Eddas, and other ancient texts. The book also discusses the role of Romanticism in the development of Swedish national identity and the revival of interest in Norse mythology and folklore. Overall, The Old Norse Element in Swedish Romanticism provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and literary history of Sweden.This Book Is In English.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: 1160798745
• ISBN13: 9781160798747
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"