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Jan Terje Faarlund

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    The Syntax of Old Norse
    • The Syntax of Old Norse

      With a Survey of the Inflectional Morphology and a Complete Bibliography

      • 320 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      Providing a groundbreaking analysis, this book delves into Old Norse syntax, marking the first account in nearly a century and the first in a non-Scandinavian language. It explores the language of the Vikings and Old Icelandic sagas, offering a thorough examination of its syntax, phonology, and morphology, supported by examples from Norwegian and Icelandic manuscripts. The author employs a descriptive approach within a generative framework, ensuring accessibility with minimal technical jargon, and includes a comprehensive bibliography on the subject.

      The Syntax of Old Norse