{"product_id":"dreams-in-old-norse-literature-and-their-affinities-in-folklore-with-an-appendix-containing-the-icelandic-texts-and-translations-paperback-9781107620223","title":"Dreams in Old Norse Literature and their Affinities in Folklore; With an Appendix Containing the Icelandic Texts and Translations (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107620223","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDreams in Old Norse Literature and their Affinities in Folklore\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith an Appendix Containing the Icelandic Texts and Translations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1935, this book examines the role of dreams in Old Norse literature.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGeorgia Dunham Kelchner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107620223, Cambridge English Language Assessment\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 August 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e166 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1 cm, 0.22 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1935, this book examines the role of dreams in Old Norse literature, how dreams were changed by the coming of Christianity, and how parallels in folklore can further inform an understanding of the importance of dreams to pre-Christian Norsemen. Kelchner also supplies an appendix featuring the original Icelandic text of the relevant Eddas alongside her own translation. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in thematic conventions in Old Norse literature.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introductory\u003cbr\u003e 2. Historical background\u003cbr\u003e 3. Adversity and prosperity\u003cbr\u003e 4. Symbolic images in dreams\u003cbr\u003e 5. Symbolic images in dreams (cont.)\u003cbr\u003e 6. Direct representation in dreams\u003cbr\u003e 7. Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix. Texts and translations\u003cbr\u003e Index of dreams\u003cbr\u003e List of works consulted.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20general%20%5BDSB%5D%22\"\u003eDSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004986347800,"sku":"9781107620223","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107620223i.jpg?v=1696770123","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/dreams-in-old-norse-literature-and-their-affinities-in-folklore-with-an-appendix-containing-the-icelandic-texts-and-translations-paperback-9781107620223","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}