This study explores an aspect of Scotland's literary history - the influence of Viking culture on modern Scottish literature. It illustrates, firstly, how the Viking invasions and settlements have made a lasting impact on the history, languages and cultures of Scotland and how, from the very beginning, Scotsmen made a distinct and important contribution to the dissemination of Old Norse culture in Britain and played a significant role in the creation of the notion of a Norse ethos. Secondly, the book illustrates in detail ...
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This study explores an aspect of Scotland's literary history - the influence of Viking culture on modern Scottish literature. It illustrates, firstly, how the Viking invasions and settlements have made a lasting impact on the history, languages and cultures of Scotland and how, from the very beginning, Scotsmen made a distinct and important contribution to the dissemination of Old Norse culture in Britain and played a significant role in the creation of the notion of a Norse ethos. Secondly, the book illustrates in detail how a consciousness of this Norse heritage has influenced nine major Scottish writers of this century: Hugh Mac Diarmid, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Neil Gunn, John Buchan, Naomi Mitchison, David Lindsay, Eric Linklater, Edwin Muir and George Mackay Brown. It throws light on aspects of Scottish identity and literary trends, especially in the period of the Scottish Renaissance 1920-50. The book provides a contribution to the ongoing debate on the nature and sources of modern Scottish identity and Scottish literature.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9781898410256.
