An Introduction to Old Norse is a textbook written by E. V. Gordon, arising from his teaching at the University of Leeds and first published in 1927 in Oxford at The Clarendon Press. The Second Edition was revised (1957) by A. R. Taylor, Gordon's former student and, indirectly, his Leeds successor. It was most recently reprinted in 1990 by the Oxford University Press. According to Todd Krause of the Linguistics Research Centre at the University of Texas, the work is "still considered the standard reference, though often extremely daunting for self-study."[1]
An Introduction to Old Norse is commonly accepted as a standard text in the English-speaking world for studying Old Norse. It includes a long introduction, a short grammar of Old Norse, a glossary, an index of names and selections from the Poetic Edda as well as a number of other sagas (all in Old Norse).
The introduction of the text traces the literary history of Old Norse and describes the literary merits, historical accuracy, and compositional style of Old Norse texts. In it, Gordon draws comparisons to other languages and texts of the Middle Ages such as the Old English epic poem Beowulf.
The central part of the book is composed of selections of Old Norse texts, including the entire text of Hrafnkels saga in the Second Edition. Other selections include the poem "Þrymskviða" and parts of Hrólfs saga kraka. Both East Norse and West Norse are represented, and there are also runic inscriptions.
The grammar portion of the text is written with the understanding that the reader would be familiar with linguistics, particularly those of Germanic languages. Verb conjugations are given in accordance with stem class, and Gordon often gives the historical reasons for particular changes in word form. There are also notes on the text selections, particularly glosses of difficult lines, as well as notes on differences between branches of Old Norse, both phonologically and in writing.
It includes a comprehensive glossary that often includes cross-references to specific paradigm numbers, including a portion of names that occur within the selected readings. Various illustrations occur throughout, typically of Norsemen and Scandinavian-related halls, weapons, etc.
The Readingsedit
Although the second edition of An Introduction to Old Norse is still under copyright, the first edition is in the public domain in the US, UK, and Europe. The readings of Old Norse passages are not under copyright. A copy of all of the readings in Old Norse from the book is available online.[2]
Beck, Richard (November 1928), "An Introduction To Old Norse by E. V. Gordon", Scandinavian Studies and Notes (review), 10 (4), University of Illinois Press on behalf of the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study: 117–119, JSTOR 40915263
Gould, Chester Nathan (May 1928), "An Introduction to Old Norse by E. V. Gordon", Modern Philology (review), 25 (4), The University of Chicago Press: 493–495, doi:10.1086/387731, JSTOR 433270
Einarsson, Stefán (Dec 1928), "An Introduction to Old Norse. by E. W. Gordon", Modern Language Notes (review), 43 (8), The Johns Hopkins University Press: 542–545, doi:10.2307/2914418, JSTOR 2914418
Second edition
Brown, U. (Apr 1958), "An Introduction to Old Norse by E. V. Gordon, A. R. Taylor", The Modern Language Review (review), 53 (2), Modern Humanities Research Association: 293–294, doi:10.2307/3718243, JSTOR 3718243
Foote, Peter G. (1958), "An Introduction to Old Norse. Second edition revised by E. V. Gordon, A. R. Taylor", Medium Ævum (review), 27 (3), Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature: 208–209, doi:10.2307/43626761, JSTOR 43626761
Cowgill, Warren C. (Jan–Mar 1958), "An Introduction to Old Norse by E. V. Gordon", Language (review), 34 (1), Linguistic Society of America: 126–130, doi:10.2307/411289, JSTOR 411289
Einarsson, Stefán (Jul 1928), "An Introduction to Old Norse by E. W. Gordon", The Journal of English and Germanic Philology (review), 27 (3), University of Illinois Press: 412–424, JSTOR 27703174
Haugen, Einar (May 1958), "An Introduction to Old Norse by E. V. Gordon, A. R. Taylor", Scandinavian Studies (review), 30 (2), University of Illinois Press on behalf of the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study: 98–102, JSTOR 40916175
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this article Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources An Introduction to Old Norse news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message An Introduction to Old Norse is a textbook written by E V Gordon arising from his teaching at the University of Leeds and first published in 1927 in Oxford at The Clarendon Press The Second Edition was revised 1957 by A R Taylor Gordon s former student and indirectly his Leeds successor It was most recently reprinted in 1990 by the Oxford University Press According to Todd Krause of the Linguistics Research Centre at the University of Texas the work is still considered the standard reference though often extremely daunting for self study 1 An Introduction to Old NorseAuthorE V GordonLanguageEnglish with Old Norse textsSubjectOld Norse LanguageGenreTextbookPublisherThe Clarendon PressPublication date1927Pages412 Contents 1 Overview 2 The Readings 3 References 4 ReviewsOverview editAn Introduction to Old Norse is commonly accepted as a standard text in the English speaking world for studying Old Norse It includes a long introduction a short grammar of Old Norse a glossary an index of names and selections from the Poetic Edda as well as a number of other sagas all in Old Norse The introduction of the text traces the literary history of Old Norse and describes the literary merits historical accuracy and compositional style of Old Norse texts In it Gordon draws comparisons to other languages and texts of the Middle Ages such as the Old English epic poem Beowulf The central part of the book is composed of selections of Old Norse texts including the entire text of Hrafnkels saga in the Second Edition Other selections include the poem THrymskvida and parts of Hrolfs saga kraka Both East Norse and West Norse are represented and there are also runic inscriptions The grammar portion of the text is written with the understanding that the reader would be familiar with linguistics particularly those of Germanic languages Verb conjugations are given in accordance with stem class and Gordon often gives the historical reasons for particular changes in word form There are also notes on the text selections particularly glosses of difficult lines as well as notes on differences between branches of Old Norse both phonologically and in writing It includes a comprehensive glossary that often includes cross references to specific paradigm numbers including a portion of names that occur within the selected readings Various illustrations occur throughout typically of Norsemen and Scandinavian related halls weapons etc The Readings editAlthough the second edition of An Introduction to Old Norse is still under copyright the first edition is in the public domain in the US UK and Europe The readings of Old Norse passages are not under copyright A copy of all of the readings in Old Norse from the book is available online 2 References edit Selected Annotated Bibliography Gordon and Taylor Old Norse readings Reviews editBeck Richard November 1928 An Introduction To Old Norse by E V Gordon Scandinavian Studies and Notes review 10 4 University of Illinois Press on behalf of the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study 117 119 JSTOR 40915263 Gould Chester Nathan May 1928 An Introduction to Old Norse by E V Gordon Modern Philology review 25 4 The University of Chicago Press 493 495 doi 10 1086 387731 JSTOR 433270 Einarsson Stefan Dec 1928 An Introduction to Old Norse by E W Gordon Modern Language Notes review 43 8 The Johns Hopkins University Press 542 545 doi 10 2307 2914418 JSTOR 2914418 Second edition Brown U Apr 1958 An Introduction to Old Norse by E V Gordon A R Taylor The Modern Language Review review 53 2 Modern Humanities Research Association 293 294 doi 10 2307 3718243 JSTOR 3718243 Foote Peter G 1958 An Introduction to Old Norse Second edition revised by E V Gordon A R Taylor Medium AEvum review 27 3 Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature 208 209 doi 10 2307 43626761 JSTOR 43626761 Cowgill Warren C Jan Mar 1958 An Introduction to Old Norse by E V Gordon Language review 34 1 Linguistic Society of America 126 130 doi 10 2307 411289 JSTOR 411289 Einarsson Stefan Jul 1928 An Introduction to Old Norse by E W Gordon The Journal of English and Germanic Philology review 27 3 University of Illinois Press 412 424 JSTOR 27703174 Haugen Einar May 1958 An Introduction to Old Norse by E V Gordon A R Taylor Scandinavian Studies review 30 2 University of Illinois Press on behalf of the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study 98 102 JSTOR 40916175 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title An Introduction to Old Norse amp oldid 1163881385, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
