Guðbrandur Vigfússon Libri
Guðbrandur Vigfússon fu uno dei più eminenti studiosi scandinavi del XIX secolo, rinomato per il suo profondo impegno nello studio degli antichi manoscritti islandesi. Dedicò quattordici anni all'esame meticoloso e alla catalogazione delle vaste collezioni della Biblioteca Arna-Magnæana a Copenaghen, acquisendo una conoscenza dettagliata senza precedenti della letteratura medievale norrena. I suoi studi accademici culminarono a Oxford, dove divenne il primo lettore di studi scandinavi, consolidando la sua eredità nel campo.






Sturlunga Saga: Including The Islendinga Saga; Volume 1
- 642pagine
- 23 ore di lettura
Sturlunga Saga, Including the Islendinga Sage of Lawman Sturla Thordsson and Other Works; Volume 2
- 560pagine
- 20 ore di lettura
Um Tímatal Í Íslendinga Sögum Í Fornöld
- 328pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
This compendium of timelines from early Icelandic history is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Norse literature and mythology. Vigfússon's meticulous research and analysis reveal fascinating details about the customs, rituals, and social structures of the ancient Icelanders.
Unlock the world of Icelandic sagas with this detailed anthology from Guðbrandur Vigfússon. Includes The Younger Edda, along with numerous sagas from different regions of Iceland. A must-read for anyone interested in Norse mythology and medieval literature.
Corpus Poeticvm Boreale: Eddic Poetry. - V.2. Court Poetry
- 706pagine
- 25 ore di lettura
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Powell and Vigfússon's seminal work on Old Norse poetry is an essential resource for scholars of Scandinavian and Medieval literature. This comprehensive volume offers a detailed look at the rich and diverse poetic traditions of the North, from the earliest times to the thirteenth century. A must-have for any serious student of Norse literature and culture.
An Icelandic Prose Reader: With Notes, Grammar, and Glossary
- 576pagine
- 21 ore di lettura