Diana Whaley
Auteur de Sagas of Warrior-Poets
A propos de l'auteur
Crédit image: Newcastle University
Œuvres de Diana Whaley
Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Date de naissance
- 1951
- Sexe
- female
- Lieu de naissance
- York, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Études
- University of Durham (Medieval English)
University of Oxford (D. Phil.)
University of Iceland (Icelandic) - Professions
- Professor of Early Medieval Studies
Membres
Critiques
Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 4
- Membres
- 119
- Popularité
- #166,388
- Évaluation
- 4.1
- Critiques
- 1
- ISBN
- 5
Whaley also points out that many of the skals, or poets who make up the heroes in this collection have "awkward temperaments [that] are associated with their poetic gifts." They can be eloquent and gracious, brutal and selfish; they are true anomalies. Each tale in this collection is engrossing and satisfying to read, yet the collection culminates with two exceptionally beautiful tales, with particularly endearing characters.
Viglund's Saga surprises the reader with many selfless individuals, and a hero-poet, Viglund, who is eloquent, devoted and faithful to his love, Ketilrid. The long narrative, with many twists and turns of plot, is a tale both original and fresh, and poignantly romantic. Of the many wonderful sagas, this collection stands out. Don't miss it!… (plus d'informations)