The Saxon And The Norseman: Or A Plea For The Study Of Icelandic Conjointly With Anglo-Saxon (1876)

The Saxon And The Norseman: Or A Plea For The Study Of Icelandic Conjointly With Anglo-Saxon is a book written by Frederick Metcalfe and published in 1876. The book advocates for the study of Icelandic and Anglo-Saxon together, as they share a common ancestry and language. The author argues that the study of Icelandic can provide valuable insights into the culture and history of the Anglo-Saxons, and that a combined study of these two languages can deepen our understanding of the early medieval period in England. The book includes chapters on the history of the Icelandic language, its literature, and its influence on English literature. It also includes translations of Icelandic sagas and poems, as well as comparisons between Old English and Old Norse. Overall, The Saxon And The Norseman is a comprehensive and scholarly work that sheds light on the linguistic and cultural connections between Iceland and England in the early Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.