JOURNAL ARTICLE

The (Vi)Kings' Saga: Mixed Modality as the Key to the Construction of Meaning in Jómsvíkinga saga.

  • Published In: European Journal of Scandinavian Studies, 2023, v. 53, n. 2. P. 310 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Korecká, Lucie 3 of 3

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyse the narrative functions of mixed modality in Jómsvíkinga saga, a text that combines elements of different saga genres, primarily the kings' sagas and the legendary sagas. It is argued here that the mixed modality is not a sign of the early saga's imperfection, but it serves as a narrative device that contributes to the saga's capacity to indirectly express commentary on social issues that were current at the time of the saga's composition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:European Journal of Scandinavian Studies. 2023/10, Vol. 53, Issue 2, p310
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2191-9399
  • DOI:10.1515/ejss-2023-2016
  • Accession Number:175526520
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