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Saxo Grammaticus
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The first nine books of the Danish history of Saxo Grammaticus
The first nine books of the Danish history of Saxo Grammaticus. The first nine books of the Danish history of Saxo Grammaticus : With some considerations on Saxo's sources, histor. methods, and folk-lore.
Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus (Illustrated)
Saxo Grammaticus was a twelfth century historian, who composed a heroic history of Denmark, known under its Latin title ‘Gesta Danorum’ (Deeds of the Danes). The first eight books deal with mythical elements such as giants and the Scandinavian pantheon of gods. It tells of Dan the first king of Denmark and his brother Angul, who would give his name to the Angles. Saxo also provides the earliest known source for the revenge story of Amleth, which would later influence Shakespeare’s Hamlet. ‘Gesta Danorum’ remains an incredibly important work of European literature, providing an essential source for Denmark’s early history. Delphi’s Medieval Library provides eReaders with rare an...
The Danish History of Saxo Grammaticus, Books I-IV (Graphyco Editions)
"The road to a friend's house is never long." The Danish History of Saxo Grammaticus is a patriotic work of Danish history written by the 12th century author Saxo Grammaticus. The book is an essential source for the nation's early history and is also one of the oldest known written documents about the history of Estonia and Latvia. Saxo Grammaticus (1160-1220) was a Danish historian and author who is thought to have been a clerk or secretary to Absalon, Archbishop of Lund, the main advisor to Valdemar I of Denmark.
A Companion to Saxo Grammaticus
Ever since the publication of Saxo Grammaticus’ Gesta Danorum at the beginning of the thirteenth century, scholars and laymen have grappled with the complex and marvellous chronicle. As much specialized scholarship has been published in Danish, this companion breaks new ground by giving a comprehensive and up-to-date tour of the work for a global audience. Attention is given to the unity of Saxo’s massive chronicle, whether he is dealing with a legendary pagan past or events from his own time. Saxo’s world and views are explored in ways that shed new light on all of northern Europe. Contributors are Bjørn Bandlien, Karsten Friis-Jensen, Michael H. Gelting, Thomas K. Heebøll-Holm, Lars Hermanson, Lars Kjær, Torben Kjersgaard Nielsen, Annette Lassen, Anders Leegaard Knudsen, Lars Boje Mortensen, Mia Münster-Swendsen, Erik Niblaeus, Roland Scheel, Karen Skovgaard-Petersen, Kurt Villads Jensen, and Helle Vogt.
The Danish History of Saxo Grammaticus, Books V-IX (Graphyco Editions)
"The road to a friend's house is never long." The Danish History of Saxo Grammaticus is a patriotic work of Danish historywritten by the 12th century author Saxo Grammaticus. The book is an essential source for the nation's early history and is also one of the oldest known written documents about the history of Estonia and Latvia. Saxo Grammaticus (1160-1220) was a Danish historian and author who is thought tohave been a clerk or secretary to Absalon, Archbishop of Lund, the main advisor to Valdemar I of Denmark.
Two Dissertations on the Hamlet of Saxo Grammaticus and of Shakespear
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
