1. Icelandic Sagas
... the introduction of characters in the sagas would have been of absorbing interest to the original saga audience, especially if their own ancestors were involved. It would also have provided important keys to the narrative, indicating family ties and hence suggesting such things as duty to share in revenge, likely social standing and to some extent personal characteristics. The great dynasty ... contain writing of tough beauty and effects that are almost cinematographic. Moreover, two modes of writing stand out from the generally self-effacing third-person narrative: direct speech and ve...
- Word Count: 3249
- Approx Pages: 13
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate