Narrative in the Icelandic Family Saga: Meanings of Time in Old Norse Literature

Representative of a unique literary genre and composed in the 13th and 14th centuries, the Icelandic Family Sagas rank among some of the world's greatest literature. Here, Heather O'Donoghue skilfully examines the notions of time and the singular textual voice of the Sagas, offering a fresh perspective on the foundational texts of Old Norse and medieval Icelandic heritage.

With a conspicuous absence of giants, dragons, and fairy tale magic, these sagas reflect a real-world society in transi...