Angus A. Somerville
Autore di The Viking Age: A Reader (Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures)
Opere di Angus A. Somerville
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- Opere
- 3
- Utenti
- 112
- Popolarità
- #174,306
- Voto
- 5.0
- Recensioni
- 1
- ISBN
- 12
I am disappointed the book doesn't include more runic texts. These brief messages have important things to say about the Viking people.
I can't speak to the quality of the translations, except for the Icelandic material. I believe the translations of the old Icelandic sources are very "loose", with enhancements that have been inferred from the original texts. That's neither good nor bad; because such translations "read" better to a modern reader, it's a choice I often make when I'm translating passages to include in my books. As a result, students and researchers should probably not depend on these translations, but instead should consult the original or one of the more strict modern translations.… (altro)