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This book takes a new approach to the question of whether some form of drama existed in early Scandinavia. Dr Gunnell examines the dialogic poems of the Poetic Edda, preserved in manuscripts from the late thirteenth century, from the viewpoints of both performer and audience. He argues that in order to be fully understood by the audience, the poems must have been presented in some dramatic fashion, and not merely chanted. He substantiates his claims by exploring characteristics found only in the manuscripts of these dialogic poems and in contemporary manuscripts of dramatic works from England and Northern France, suggesting that even in the thirteenth century, the dialogic poems must have been regarded as dramatic works. The examination is accompanied by the most complete review to date of the evidence for some kind of ritual drama having existed in pagan Scandinavia, looking at archaeological evidence for the use of masks and costumes, information contained in the sagas, and contemporary historical accounts. TERRY GUNNELL teaches English at Hamrahlid College, Iceland.
- Sales Rank: #1544652 in Books
- Published on: 1995-05-11
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.00" h x 1.00" w x 7.01" l, 2.33 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 440 pages
Review
The book has two main contributions to make to the study of medieval Scandinavia. It is a marvelous compendium of evidence for dramatic and quasi-dramatic activities in Scandinavia from prehistoric times to the present; and it presents a serious case for regarding the dialogic poems of the Edda as miniature plays... no reader could fail to be informed and stimulated by its contents. SPECULUM Full of useful information, current perspectives, and informed speculations, with an enviable profusion of plates... a substantial introduction to the vexing questions of cultic performances in early Scandinavia and their literary/dramatic afterlife. COMPARATIVE DRAMA (US) A fascinating and thorough study of the evidence concerning early dramatic performance in pre-Christian Scandinavia. JOURNAL OF ENGLISH AND GERMANIC PHILOLOGY
From the Back Cover
This book is the first major study for fifty years of the evidence for some form of drama in early Scandinavia. Terry Gunnell examines the dialogic poems of the Poetic Edda, preserved in manuscripts from the late thirteenth century, from the viewpoints of both the performer and the audience, and argues that in order to be fully understood by the audience, the poems must have been presented in some dramatic fashion, and not merely chanted. He then points to certain characteristics, found only in the manuscripts of these dialogic poems and in contemporary manuscripts of dramatic works from England and northern France, as further evidence that in the thirteenth century the dialogic poems must have been regarded as dramatic works. This examination is accompanied by what is probably the most complete review to date of the evidence for some kind of ritual drama having existed in pagan Scandinavia. This review looks not only at the archaeological evidence concerning the use of masks and costumes, but also at the information contained in the sagas, and contemporary historical accounts from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. In addition to this, a detailed review is made of those later dramatic folk traditions from Scandinavia (including Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Shetland and Orkney) that seem to have ancient roots, such as the traditions of the Yule-goat (julebukk) and the straw man.
About the Author
TERRY GUNNELLteaches English at Hamrahlid College, Iceland.
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It is too bad that this book costs so much. It is *wonderful*! Gunnell presents various aspects of Bronze Age through Viking period (and later)dramatic performance in Scandinavia. From the rock carvings at Tanum, Bohuslan, Sweden (and elsewhere), as well as from archaeological artifacts and other information from primary and/or contemporary sources (such as the Codex Regius, Konungs skuggsja, Olaus Magnus), Gunnell weaves an intriguing and logical view of early dramatic events, including the "hieros gamos" (sacred wedding), animal guising, the Gothikon, masks/costume, and more. He also presents later-period seasonal drama, such as the Lussia, Halm-Staffan, the Icelandic "vikivaki", etc. Some of these latter "playlets" may also be found in Olrik & Ellekilde "Nordens Gudeverden" (a 2-volume, rare set in Norwegian. I (and other researchers) hope that this book will soon be re-issued in paper, within reach of poor post-docs who sweat the price of a tank of gas! If your library (or interlibrary loan) has it, borrow it (if you haven't the $126 or so to get your own copy). Gunnell covers things that I haven't seen elsewhere, with copious figures and clearly written (and documented) text. It is also written in English, for those Out There who don't read a Scandinavian language. I really wish I could afford my own copy!
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