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This book explores the literary construction and cultural use of social monstrosity in the Sagas of Icelanders.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
1. Monsters in Context
2. Revenants Reconsidered
3. Between Hero and Monster – Outlaws
4. Nature and Nurture – Berserkir
5. Walkers Between Worlds – Practitioners of Magic
6. The Social Perception of Monstrosity
7. Reading Monstrosity
Conclusion: Writing a Monstrous Past
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: De Gruyter
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 05/11/2019
      ISBN13: 9781501518362, 978-1501518362
      ISBN10: 1501518364

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book explores the literary construction and cultural use of social monstrosity in the Sagas of Icelanders.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgements
      1. Monsters in Context
      2. Revenants Reconsidered
      3. Between Hero and Monster – Outlaws
      4. Nature and Nurture – Berserkir
      5. Walkers Between Worlds – Practitioners of Magic
      6. The Social Perception of Monstrosity
      7. Reading Monstrosity
      Conclusion: Writing a Monstrous Past
      Abbreviations
      Bibliography
      Index

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