Gisli Sigurdsson (32 results)

Condition: New. Simpson, Adam (illustrator).

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. A clean unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardcover in good condition. Text is in Icelandic. A few light scores on dust jacket. Minor bumps on jacket upper edges. Several light marks on page block. Binding is intact, contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.

Paperback. Dec wrs. ÞORLEIFUR HAUKSSON.

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Paperback. Illus card covers, sl scuffed. GRIPLA 14.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback in good condition. Cover edges and corners are bumped, with small tears to the spine foot, front fore-edge and lower edges. Page block is lightly blemished. Binding is sound and pages are clear. LW. Used.

paperback. Condition: As New. Second edition with a new introduction - Brossura editoriale di 172 pagine. Copia in condizioni pari al nuovo / As new -- Scholars of Old Icelandic generally agree that Icelandic literature was influenced by the Gaelic world where oral literature was highly developed and written prose sagas were produced in the vernacular. Ireland and Iceland are the only countries in NW Europe where sagas of this kind were written down. The problem arises however when the importance of the influence on Icelandic culture has to be assessed. In this book, the author looks at the possible channels by which Gaelic influence could have reached Iceland and looks at the nature of the numerous parallels in different genres of Old Icelandic literature with Gaelic literature, especially Old Irish. The intention is twofold: first, to provide a comprehensive bibliography of the subject, and second, to assess what these parallels can tell us about the importance of Gaelic influence for Icelandic literary tradition. This is the 2nd revised edition, with a new preface, and new general introduction.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The Eddas and Sagas of medieval Iceland are remarkable literary achievements, reflecting both the imaginative power and the memory practices of the culture that produced them. Written in various genres and narrative styles, these texts combine learned ideas of their time with traditional storytelling methods. They provide a vivid, often realistic depiction of the previous two to three centuries, gradually moving into the legendary and mythological as stories reach further back in time or into more distant realms. Understanding these texts as rooted in traditional oral memory-alongside the influences of medieval book culture-is essential to fully appreciating their form, purpose, and significance.This book explores how Icelandic society remembered its past and environment, and how those memory practices shaped the literary culture. It examines what is unique about this literature, how the introduction of book culture transformed storytelling, and how written texts both preserved tradition and created new avenues for creativity and social prestige. The origins of Icelandic literary culture are traced to Norway, Ireland, and the British Isles, showing how intercultural exchange enriched narrative forms and themes.Key texts, including V_luspá and Njáls saga, are analyzed to reveal how authors drew on both oral tradition and learned knowledge. The corpus of the Sagas of Icelanders demonstrates how oral memory shaped storytelling, mediating ideas about the natural world, history, and social norms. Snorri Sturluson's Edda is highlighted as a sophisticated example of how writing was used to teach traditional mythology, using the sky as a mnemonic device for young poets learning the foundations of professional court poetry.The book also examines the individuals who actively transformed oral tradition into literary culture. Snorri Sturluson and his nephew Sturla Þórðarson used the art of writing to elevate their social status while reshaping how their contemporaries-and later generations-understood the past. Their work laid the foundation for a new literary genre: the Sagas of Icelanders. Through their innovations, oral tradition was preserved, transformed, and made accessible to an increasingly literate audience, blending memory, history, and myth in unprecedented ways.By combining literary analysis, historical context, and theories of memory, this book offers a fresh understanding of Icelandic medieval literature. It presents the Eddas and Sagas not merely as texts to be studied for their stories or history, but as dynamic cultural artifacts that illuminate the transition from oral to written culture, the negotiation of social power, and the creativity of individual authors working within and beyond their tradition. For scholars and general readers alike, it provides new insights into how medieval Icelanders remembered, narrated, and imagined their world. 300 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The Eddas and Sagas of medieval Iceland are remarkable literary achievements, reflecting both the imaginative power and the memory practices of the culture that produced them. Written in various genres and narrative styles, these texts combine learned ideas of their time with traditional storytelling methods. They provide a vivid, often realistic depiction of the previous two to three centuries, gradually moving into the legendary and mythological as stories reach further back in time or into more distant realms. Understanding these texts as rooted in traditional oral memory-alongside the influences of medieval book culture-is essential to fully appreciating their form, purpose, and significance.This book explores how Icelandic society remembered its past and environment, and how those memory practices shaped the literary culture. It examines what is unique about this literature, how the introduction of book culture transformed storytelling, and how written texts both preserved tradition and created new avenues for creativity and social prestige. The origins of Icelandic literary culture are traced to Norway, Ireland, and the British Isles, showing how intercultural exchange enriched narrative forms and themes.Key texts, including V_luspá and Njáls saga, are analyzed to reveal how authors drew on both oral tradition and learned knowledge. The corpus of the Sagas of Icelanders demonstrates how oral memory shaped storytelling, mediating ideas about the natural world, history, and social norms. Snorri Sturluson's Edda is highlighted as a sophisticated example of how writing was used to teach traditional mythology, using the sky as a mnemonic device for young poets learning the foundations of professional court poetry.The book also examines the individuals who actively transformed oral tradition into literary culture. Snorri Sturluson and his nephew Sturla Þórðarson used the art of writing to elevate their social status while reshaping how their contemporaries-and later generations-understood the past. Their work laid the foundation for a new literary genre: the Sagas of Icelanders. Through their innovations, oral tradition was preserved, transformed, and made accessible to an increasingly literate audience, blending memory, history, and myth in unprecedented ways.By combining literary analysis, historical context, and theories of memory, this book offers a fresh understanding of Icelandic medieval literature. It presents the Eddas and Sagas not merely as texts to be studied for their stories or history, but as dynamic cultural artifacts that illuminate the transition from oral to written culture, the negotiation of social power, and the creativity of individual authors working within and beyond their tradition. For scholars and general readers alike, it provides new insights into how medieval Icelanders remembered, narrated, and imagined their world. 300 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The Eddas and Sagas of medieval Iceland are remarkable literary achievements, reflecting both the imaginative power and the memory practices of the culture that produced them. Written in various genres and narrative styles, these texts combine learned ideas of their time with traditional storytelling methods. They provide a vivid, often realistic depiction of the previous two to three centuries, gradually moving into the legendary and mythological as stories reach further back in time or into more distant realms. Understanding these texts as rooted in traditional oral memory-alongside the influences of medieval book culture-is essential to fully appreciating their form, purpose, and significance.This book explores how Icelandic society remembered its past and environment, and how those memory practices shaped the literary culture. It examines what is unique about this literature, how the introduction of book culture transformed storytelling, and how written texts both preserved tradition and created new avenues for creativity and social prestige. The origins of Icelandic literary culture are traced to Norway, Ireland, and the British Isles, showing how intercultural exchange enriched narrative forms and themes.Key texts, including V¿luspá and Njáls saga, are analyzed to reveal how authors drew on both oral tradition and learned knowledge. The corpus of the Sagas of Icelanders demonstrates how oral memory shaped storytelling, mediating ideas about the natural world, history, and social norms. Snorri Sturluson's Edda is highlighted as a sophisticated example of how writing was used to teach traditional mythology, using the sky as a mnemonic device for young poets learning the foundations of professional court poetry.The book also examines the individuals who actively transformed oral tradition into literary culture. Snorri Sturluson and his nephew Sturla Þórðarson used the art of writing to elevate their social status while reshaping how their contemporaries-and later generations-understood the past. Their work laid the foundation for a new literary genre: the Sagas of Icelanders. Through their innovations, oral tradition was preserved, transformed, and made accessible to an increasingly literate audience, blending memory, history, and myth in unprecedented ways.By combining literary analysis, historical context, and theories of memory, this book offers a fresh understanding of Icelandic medieval literature. It presents the Eddas and Sagas not merely as texts to be studied for their stories or history, but as dynamic cultural artifacts that illuminate the transition from oral to written culture, the negotiation of social power, and the creativity of individual authors working within and beyond their tradition. For scholars and general readers alike, it provides new insights into how medieval Icelanders remembered, narrated, and imagined their world.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 1993 University of Turku paperback edition. Some reading wear else good condition. Contents: Chapter 1: Hannu-Pekka Huttunen: Introduction: 'Celt & Finn'; Chapter 2: Paivikki Suojanen: Cultures, Languages, Understanding; Chapter 3: Gisli Sigurdsson: Gaelic Influence in Iceland: When, How and Where?; Chapter 4: Gearoid O Crualaoich: The Production and Consumption of Sacred Substances in Irish Funerary Tradition; Chapter 5: Micheal Briody: Irlannin kansanperinteen keruun epavirallinen historia (Summary: The Collection of Irish Folk Tradition - An Unofficial History); Chapter 6: Jukka Saarinen: 'Irlannista hiiteen' - Irlannin si- ja suomen hiisiperinteen vertailua (Summary: Comparing the Irish 'si' and the Finnish 'hiisi' traditions); Chapter 7: Harri Nyberg: Celtic Ideas of Plants; Chapter 8: Glyn Banks: The Anglicization of Welsh; Chapter 9: Anders Ahlqvist: Finnois et irlandais modernes: Rencontre typologique; Chapter 10: Christoffer von Bonsdorff, Tom Sjoblom & Monica Sonck: Students' Experiences in Learning Celtic Languages; Chapter 11: Riitta Latvio: Summary of the General Discussion.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 300 pages. 6.10x2.00x9.06 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Eddas and Sagas of medieval Iceland are literary achievements, reflecting both the imaginative power and the memory practices of the culture that produced them. Written in various genres and narrative styles, they combine learned ideas of their time with traditional storytelling methods, depicting the previous two to three centuries in a realistic manner, gradually moving into the legendary and mythological as stories reach further back in time or into more distant realms. Understanding these texts as rooted in traditional oral memory-alongside the medieval book culture-is essential to fully appreciating their form, purpose, and significance.Key texts, including V_luspá and Njáls saga, are analyzed to reveal how oral memory shaped storytelling, mediating ideas about the natural world, history, and social norms. Snorri Sturluson's Edda is highlighted as a literary medium for traditional mythology, using the sky as a mnemonic device for young poets learning the art of professional court poetry.By combining literary analysis, historical context, and theories of memory, this book offers a fresh understanding of the Eddas and Sagas as dynamic cultural artifacts that illuminate the transition from oral to written culture, the negotiation of social power, and the creativity of individual authors working within and beyond their tradition. For scholars and general readers alike, it provides new insights into how medieval Icelanders remembered, narrated, and imagined their world.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Scholarly study of Viking and pre-Viking contacts between Iceland, Ireland, the Orkney Islands, and British islands; Gaels living in Iceland; and the influence of Gaelic culture on Icelandic culture, myth & saga, which, the author asserts, is considerably different from the Scandinavian literature of the period. Publisher's Studia Islandica 46, written as the author's Master's thesis in medieval studies at the National University of Ireland. Text in English. Paperback, as pictured. Light wear, minor creasing, corners chipped; top edge still mostly unopened - that is, the folds from the printing & binding process are uncut, so the book cannot be read until these folds are cut with a letter-opener or similar tool. Text clean, no names or marks; 172 pages. Size: 5¾" by 8¾".…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Reflections of Traditional Oral Memory in the Eddas and Sagas | Gísli Sigurðsson | Buch | 274 S. | Englisch | 2026 | Walter de Gruyter | EAN 9783112248485 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, De Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, 10785 Berlin, productsafety[at]degruyterbrill[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -The Eddas and Sagas of medieval Iceland are remarkable literary achievements, reflecting both the imaginative power and the memory practices of the culture that produced them. Written in various genres and narrative styles, these texts combine learned ideas of their time with traditional storytelling methods. They provide a vivid, often realistic depiction of the previous two to three centuries, gradually moving into the legendary and mythological as stories reach further back in time or into more distant realms. Understanding these texts as rooted in traditional oral memory-alongside the influences of medieval book culture-is essential to fully appreciating their form, purpose, and significance.This book explores how Icelandic society remembered its past and environment, and how those memory practices shaped the literary culture. It examines what is unique about this literature, how the introduction of book culture transformed storytelling, and how written texts both preserved tradition and created new avenues for creativity and social prestige. The origins of Icelandic literary culture are traced to Norway, Ireland, and the British Isles, showing how intercultural exchange enriched narrative forms and themes.Key texts, including V¿luspá and Njáls saga, are analyzed to reveal how authors drew on both oral tradition and learned knowledge. The corpus of the Sagas of Icelanders demonstrates how oral memory shaped storytelling, mediating ideas about the natural world, history, and social norms. Snorri Sturluson's Edda is highlighted as a sophisticated example of how writing was used to teach traditional mythology, using the sky as a mnemonic device for young poets learning the foundations of professional court poetry.The book also examines the individuals who actively transformed oral tradition into literary culture. Snorri Sturluson and his nephew Sturla Þórðarson used the art of writing to elevate their social status while reshaping how their contemporaries-and later generations-understood the past. Their work laid the foundation for a new literary genre: the Sagas of Icelanders. Through their innovations, oral tradition was preserved, transformed, and made accessible to an increasingly literate audience, blending memory, history, and myth in unprecedented ways.By combining literary analysis, historical context, and theories of memory, this book offers a fresh understanding of Icelandic medieval literature. It presents the Eddas and Sagas not merely as texts to be studied for their stories or history, but as dynamic cultural artifacts that illuminate the transition from oral to written culture, the negotiation of social power, and the creativity of individual authors working within and beyond their tradition. For scholars and general readers alike, it provides new insights into how medieval Icelanders remembered, narrated, and imagined their world. 300 pp. Englisch.…

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Bokautgafa Menningarsjods, Reykavik 1988. 172 pages. Orig. soft cover. Title on spine written in pen. Bookplate. Very good.

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XXXII, 414; (4), 415-853 pp. 2 vol. Publisher's blue cloth with gilt tilting to front board and spine. Condition very fine.

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Icelandic. Language: Icelandic. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1885. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Icelandic, Pages:- 190, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 190 190.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Eddas and Sagas of medieval Iceland are remarkable literary achievements, reflecting both the imaginative power and the memory practices of the culture that produced them. Written in various genres and narrative styles, these texts combine learned ideas of their time with traditional storytelling methods. They provide a vivid, often realistic depiction of the previous two to three centuries, gradually moving into the legendary and mythological as stories reach further back in time or into more distant realms. Understanding these texts as rooted in traditional oral memoryalongside the influences of medieval book cultureis essential to fully appreciating their form, purpose, and significance. This book explores how Icelandic society remembered its past and environment, and how those memory practices shaped the literary culture. It examines what is unique about this literature, how the introduction of book culture transformed storytelling, and how written texts both preserved tradition and created new avenues for creativity and social prestige. The origins of Icelandic literary culture are traced to Norway, Ireland, and the British Isles, showing how intercultural exchange enriched narrative forms and themes. Key texts, including Vluspa and Njals saga, are analyzed to reveal how authors drew on both oral tradition and learned knowledge. The corpus of the Sagas of Icelanders demonstrates how oral memory shaped storytelling, mediating ideas about the natural world, history, and social norms. Snorri Sturlusons Edda is highlighted as a sophisticated example of how writing was used to teach traditional mythology, using the sky as a mnemonic device for young poets learning the foundations of professional court poetry. The book also examines the individuals who actively transformed oral tradition into literary culture. Snorri Sturluson and his nephew Sturla THordarson used the art of writing to elevate their social status while reshaping how their contemporariesand later generationsunderstood the past. Their work laid the foundation for a new literary genre: the Sagas of Icelanders. Through their innovations, oral tradition was preserved, transformed, and made accessible to an increasingly literate audience, blending memory, history, and myth in unprecedented ways. By combining literary analysis, historical context, and theories of memory, this book offers a fresh understanding of Icelandic medieval literature. It presents the Eddas and Sagas not merely as texts to be studied for their stories or history, but as dynamic cultural artifacts that illuminate the transition from oral to written culture, the negotiation of social power, and the creativity of individual authors working within and beyond their tradition. For scholars and general readers alike, it provides new insights into how medieval Icelanders remembered, narrated, and imagined their world. This series focuses on cultural memory studies in relation to the extensive and varied Nordic cultural goods from, and since, pre-modern times. Its interdisciplinary monographs and essay collections analyze the roles of memory, remembrance, commemoration, and other forms of anamnesis in, and deriving from, the Viking Age and the Middle Ages in Scandinavia. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…