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Dive into the medieval Norse world with **Tatiana N. Jackson’s *Saga of the Knýtlingar: Text. Translation. Commentary. Studies*** — the definitive second edition of a landmark work by a renowned Russian saga scholar. This volume presents a complete Old Norse-to-Russian translation of the Saga of the Knýtlingar, a royal saga compilation written in the mid-13th century. The saga chronicles the history of Danish kings from the 10th century to the early 13th century, offering a unique window into Scandinavian politics, culture, and dynastic struggles.
The saga’s probable author is Óláfr Þórðarson Hvítaskáld, a distinguished Icelandic poet, law-speaker, and writer of the Third Grammatical Treatise. Jackson’s edition includes the original text, a scholarly translation, extensive commentary, and research essays that illuminate the saga’s historical and literary context.
This book is essential for specialists in Scandinavian studies, source criticism, medieval history, cultural studies, folklore, historical geography, and toponymy. It also appeals to anyone fascinated by ancient Norse sagas and the medieval North. At 2831.00 RUR, it is a valuable addition to any academic or enthusiast’s library.