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The Saga of Hen-Thorir: Original Texts, Translations, and Word Lists

AUTHOR Embleton, Matthew Leigh; Anonymous
PUBLISHER Independently Published (03/24/2024)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Old Norse is a North Germanic language spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia from about the 7th to the 15th centuries. Old Icelandic is a variety of Old West Norse that emerged during the Norse settlement of Iceland in the second half of the 9th century. The rich tradition of Icelandic literature survived by oral tradition over several centuries before being written down in the 13th Century. The Saga of Hen-Thorir (H nsa- óris saga) is one of the many Sags of Icelanders or Íslendingasögur. The word 'saga' (plural: 's?gur' or 'sögur') translates as 'what is said', an 'utterance', an 'oral account', or a 'notification'.

This book contains:
- The Saga of Hen-Thorir (H nsa- óris saga) (Old Norse Version)
- An Old Norse to English Word List
- An English to Old Norse Word List
- The Saga of Hen-Thorir (H nsa- óris saga) (Old Icelandic Version)
- An Old Icelandic to English Word List
- An English to Old Icelandic Word List
- A Word Comparison of Old Norse and Old Icelandic words

The texts are presented in their original form, with a literal word-for-word line-by-line translation, and a Modern English translation, all side-by-side. In this way, it is possible to see and feel how the worked and how it has evolved. This book is designed to be of use and interest to anyone with a passion for the Old Norse or Old Icelandic language, Norse history, or languages and history in general.

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ISBN-13: 9798320738123
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 226
Carton Quantity: 17
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.48 x 11.00 inches
Weight: 1.18 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Old Norse is a North Germanic language spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia from about the 7th to the 15th centuries. Old Icelandic is a variety of Old West Norse that emerged during the Norse settlement of Iceland in the second half of the 9th century. The rich tradition of Icelandic literature survived by oral tradition over several centuries before being written down in the 13th Century. The Saga of Hen-Thorir (H nsa- óris saga) is one of the many Sags of Icelanders or Íslendingasögur. The word 'saga' (plural: 's?gur' or 'sögur') translates as 'what is said', an 'utterance', an 'oral account', or a 'notification'.

This book contains:
- The Saga of Hen-Thorir (H nsa- óris saga) (Old Norse Version)
- An Old Norse to English Word List
- An English to Old Norse Word List
- The Saga of Hen-Thorir (H nsa- óris saga) (Old Icelandic Version)
- An Old Icelandic to English Word List
- An English to Old Icelandic Word List
- A Word Comparison of Old Norse and Old Icelandic words

The texts are presented in their original form, with a literal word-for-word line-by-line translation, and a Modern English translation, all side-by-side. In this way, it is possible to see and feel how the worked and how it has evolved. This book is designed to be of use and interest to anyone with a passion for the Old Norse or Old Icelandic language, Norse history, or languages and history in general.

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