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OverviewIslandica LVI Icelandic Baroque seeks to approach the writings of Hallgrimur Petursson (1614-1674), Iceland's leading devotional poet, from a new direction. Hallgrimur is best known for his Passiusalmar, fifty hymns that contemplate the crucifixion and death of Christ, using a variety of meters and melodies; they have been sung in Iceland over Lent for many generations. This book offers a new evaluation of his poetry. First, seventeenth-century Icelandic literature in general, and Hallgrimur's works in particular, are set in the wider context of contemporary European literature, particularly from Scandinavia and Germany. Second, the influence of the poet's social milieu, both domestic and overseas, is explored. Third, the author, Margret Eggertsdottir, explores whether and, if so, how aesthetic and literary theories of the baroque can enrich our understanding of seventeenth-century Icelandic literature. Her principal aim is to contribute to a reevaluation of Icelandic seventeenth-century literary history by applying new interpretative perspectives to works by leading poets of the period, most notably the iconic figure of Hallgrimur Petursson. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Margrét Eggertsdóttir , Andrew WawnPublisher: Cornell University Library, Division of Rare & Manuscripts Collections Imprint: Cornell University Library, Division of Rare & Manuscripts Collections Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 1.361kg ISBN: 9780935995169ISBN 10: 0935995161 Pages: 570 Publication Date: 21 October 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Baroque Literature Chapter 3: The Baroque Text Chapter 4: A Remote Island within a Danish Kingdom Chapter 5: Verbal Arts in the Age of Learning Chapter 6: A Renaissance Figure: Magnus Olafsson of Laufas Chapter 7: Stefan Olafsson of Vallanes: a Baroque Poet Chapter 8: Poet and Society Chapter 9: The Works of Hallgrimur Petursson Chapter 10: Evanescence and Apocalypse Chapter 11: Satirical Writings Chapter 12: Occasional Poems Chapter 13: Hymns and Religious Verse Chapter 14: Poems of Repentance and Consolation Chapter 15: The Passion Hymns Chapter 16: Meditative Works Chapter 17: Arni Oddsson: a Memorial Address Chapter 18: Poems in Praise of Hallgrimur Petursson Chapter 19: Conclusions Bibliography: Primary Sources (Printed) Secondary Sources Index to Manuscript References Index of NamesReviewsAuthor InformationMargret Eggertsdottir is a Research Professor at the Arni Magnusson Institute of Icelandic Studies in Reykjavik. She is one of the editors of a complete edition of the works of Hallgrimur Petursson. Andrew Wawn is Professor Emeritus of Anglo-Icelandic Studies at the University of Leeds. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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