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This 592-page volume features 29 chapters written by leading international scholars, with over a third of the contributors being Icelandic. It is designed as a foundational reference for students and a valuable resource for specialists. Key Features and Content

: Pagan myth and religion, runes, laws, and the role of women in Old Norse literature. A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature a...

: The volume examines how medieval Norse literature continues to influence modern writers, artists, and film directors today. This 592-page volume features 29 chapters written by

, edited by Rory McTurk and published by Wiley-Blackwell , is a comprehensive survey that explores the continuity of Icelandic language and culture from the medieval period to the present day. : The volume examines how medieval Norse literature

: Family sagas, contemporary history (Sturlunga saga), and sagas of prehistory ( fornaldarsögur ).

: It highlights current academic discussions, making it a "crammed full" resource of facts, figures, and overviews of past and present scholarship. Table of Contents Highlights