Wisdom of the North studies how and for what purposes proverbs were used by the composers of the sagas, thereby demonstrating how awareness of proverbial occurrences in these narratives can enable us to engage in more penetrating literary criticism of these works. The methods offered here have already been applied to the reading of other medieval texts, particularly those originating in societies marked by the presence or persistent influence of preliterate culture.
| ISBN: | 9780935995299 |
| Publication date: | 23rd May 2023 |
| Author: | Richard L Harris |
| Publisher: | Cornell University Library an imprint of Cornell University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 328 pages |
| Series: | Islandica |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) European history: medieval period, middle ages |