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OverviewWisdom of the North studies how and for what purposes proverbs were used by the composers of the sagas, thereby demonstrating how awareness of proverbial occurrences in these narratives can enable us to engage in more penetrating literary criticism of these works. The methods offered here have already been applied to the reading of other medieval texts, particularly those originating in societies marked by the presence or persistent influence of preliterate culture. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard L. HarrisPublisher: Cornell University Library Imprint: Cornell University Library Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9780935995299ISBN 10: 0935995293 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 15 April 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRichard L. Harris is Professor in the Department of English at the University of Saskatchewan. He is the editor of A Chorus of Grammars. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |