Project Gutenberg 2004-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 255 Nordby, Conrad Hjalmar 1867 1900 Mott, Lewis Freeman 1863 1941 Carpenter, William H. (William Henry) 1853 1936 The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature E-text prepared by David Starner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Influence of Old Norse Literature on English Literature" by Conrad Hjalmar Nordby is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century that explores the impact of Old Norse literature on the development of English literary forms and themes. The book likely examines how the rich narratives and poetic traditions of Old Norse works have permeated and influenced notable English writers, from Thomas Gray to William Morris and beyond, showcasing a blend of Nordic myth and Germanic tradition in English literature. The opening of the work serves as a preface and introduction, outlining the author's background and the motivation behind his studies. Nordby stresses the kinship between the Icelandic and Anglo-Saxon languages, suggesting that readers already engage with Norse tales through the framework of their literary heroes. He begins with a historical overview of Old Norse literature, detailing its origins and evolution up to the medieval period, and highlights the notable transformations in English poetry that reflect Norse influences, notably in the works of poets like Thomas Gray, whose adaptations of Norse themes mark a significant shift toward Romanticism in literature. As Nordby sets the stage for his analytical journey, he emphasizes the emotional resonance that these ancient stories hold in contemporary literature, fostering a renewed appreciation for their enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Comparative literature -- Icelandic and English Comparative literature -- English and Icelandic PD PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 247425 2025-08-06T07:01:28.721076 text/html 219905 2024-10-28T20:45:48 text/html 184632 2025-08-06T07:01:37.303020 application/epub+zip 187018 2025-08-06T07:01:32.497046 application/epub+zip 156979 2025-08-06T07:01:31.072053 application/epub+zip 435328 2025-08-06T07:01:40.408010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445116 2025-08-06T07:01:36.209028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385585 2022-09-07T04:09:40.366339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199756 2025-08-06T07:01:27.807071 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 179710 2024-10-28T20:45:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18004 2025-08-06T07:01:40.544985 application/rdf+xml 23150 2025-08-06T07:01:31.582048 image/jpeg 4571 2025-08-06T07:01:31.326037 image/jpeg 177799 2025-08-06T07:01:28.739061 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia