Cultural Memory in the Icelandic Contemporary Sagas

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Focusing on cultural memory studies, this book analyzes Old Icelandic sagas from the twelfth to fourteenth centuries, exploring their role in shaping the collective identity of late medieval Icelanders. It examines the intertextual relationships within these sagas, revealing how they influence perceptions of history beyond mere literary connections. The narratives, chronicling Iceland's integration into the Norwegian kingdom, highlight themes and values that defined this era, providing a deeper understanding of how medieval Icelandic history was remembered and interpreted.