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For over nine centuries, from its performance at the wedding feast at Reykhólar in 1119 to its recent Viking metal adaptation by the Faroese band Týr, the saga of Hrómundur has captivated audiences in Iceland and beyond. Lost but Not Forgotten embarks on an unprecedented exploration of the rich transmission history of this saga across centuries. This landmark study presents the first-ever edition of the saga's three versions and illuminates the historical contexts and intellectual networks that kept the story alive. By focusing on the intellectual networks that shaped its preservation and circulation, this book unveils fresh insights into Old Norse-Icelandic literature, asserting the crucial role of manuscript studies and textual criticism in unravelling the complexities of historical literary traditions. Essential for anyone interested in the evolution of medieval stories, Lost but Not Forgotten bridges the past and present, showcasing the enduring legacy of the saga of Hrómundur across the ages.

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'Lost but Not Forgotten offers a comprehensive introduction to and critical editions of the sagas of Hr�mundur Gre(i)psson making a particularly important contribution to scholarship by examining characteristics of the younger saga version previously overlooked in scholarly discussions.' (Professor Natalie Van Deusen, University of Alberta) 'Kapitan's work serves as something of a model as to how future studies of this kind which involve a myriad of early modern manuscripts ought to be conducted. It presents a great deal of useful information about early modern scribal culture and the relationships between scribes and manuscripts.' (Professor Shaun Hughes, Purdue University)

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Katarzyna Anna Kapitan is a postdoctoral research fellow in digital scholarship at the Division of Humanities and the Voltaire Foundation, University of Oxford, and she holds a Carlsberg Foundation Junior Research Fellowship at Linacre College. With a background in history, archaeology, and medieval Icelandic studies, Kapitan specialises in Old Norse-Icelandic literature, manuscript studies, and digital humanities.

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