The Icelander abroad: Hjalti Skeggjason’s Swedish mission
| Contribuinte(s) |
Barnes, Geraldine |
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| Data(s) |
2005
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| Resumo |
This chapter analyses the characterization of Hjalti Skeggjason in the medieval Icelandic text Heimskringla. It argues that Hjalti is developed as an exemplary character who is able to adapt to life at the Norwegian court while exerting his own influence on how that court functions. |
| Identificador | |
| Publicador |
Cambridge Scholars |
| Relação |
Gislason, Kari (2005) The Icelander abroad: Hjalti Skeggjason’s Swedish mission. In Barnes, Geraldine (Ed.) Travel and Travellers from Bede to Dampier. Cambridge Scholars, Newcastle, pp. 67-77. |
| Direitos |
Copyright 2005 Cambridge Scholars Press |
| Fonte |
Creative Industries Faculty |
| Palavras-Chave | #200500 LITERARY STUDIES #Old Icelandic literature #Heimskringla #Characterization #Medieval Iceland |
| Tipo |
Book Chapter |
