Russian Tales and the Lay of Igor # 83474
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Russian Tales and the Lay of Igor. Icelandic translation by Árni Bergmann who also wrote the introduction, explanations and intertexts.
Russian Tales is a selection of Russian chronicles from the 11th century, a collection of what people thought they knew about the history of Russia from the beginning of time. Selected chapters from the most famous and significant chronicle of Russia The Tale of Bygone Years, which spans the first three centuries of Russian history. It tells about the history of the Slavic language and alphabet, the Christianization of Russia, and various battles fought during these turbulent times. It mixes stories, poetry, and even oddities. The stories have shaped Russian ideas about their origins and national identity. There are obvious parallels in Icelandic ancient literature and therefore appeal strongly to Icelanders who have grown up with Njála and Heimskringla. The kinship is highlighted with clear and detailed explanatory texts, comparing themes such as fate, revenge, heroines, and duels. The Lay of Igor's Lair is written later, recounting events that occurred in 1185. The poem is almost the only work of its kind that has survived, but it shows that the Russians practiced the art of poetry with brilliance ever since they acquired their own written language. The Lay of Igor's Lair is a unique work in Russian history, written with such great genius that it is almost magical, and although it is short, every sentence is imbued with great power. Russian tales and the Lay of Igor's Lair are indispensable for all lovers of literature and history. (Bókatíðindi 2009).
Russian Tales is a selection of Russian chronicles from the 11th century, a collection of what people thought they knew about the history of Russia from the beginning of time. Selected chapters from the most famous and significant chronicle of Russia The Tale of Bygone Years, which spans the first three centuries of Russian history. It tells about the history of the Slavic language and alphabet, the Christianization of Russia, and various battles fought during these turbulent times. It mixes stories, poetry, and even oddities. The stories have shaped Russian ideas about their origins and national identity. There are obvious parallels in Icelandic ancient literature and therefore appeal strongly to Icelanders who have grown up with Njála and Heimskringla. The kinship is highlighted with clear and detailed explanatory texts, comparing themes such as fate, revenge, heroines, and duels. The Lay of Igor's Lair is written later, recounting events that occurred in 1185. The poem is almost the only work of its kind that has survived, but it shows that the Russians practiced the art of poetry with brilliance ever since they acquired their own written language. The Lay of Igor's Lair is a unique work in Russian history, written with such great genius that it is almost magical, and although it is short, every sentence is imbued with great power. Russian tales and the Lay of Igor's Lair are indispensable for all lovers of literature and history. (Bókatíðindi 2009).