Scandinavian languages Books

This fully revised third edition of Swedish: An Essential Grammar incorporates changes proposed to Swedish grammar by Svenska Akademiens grammatik. Examples have been fully updated and the...

This book is about the Old Norse god Odin. It includes references to all occurrences of Odin in the Old Norse/Icelandic texts, including Saxo’s Gesta Danorum, the eddic poems, Snorri’s Edda, and...

A late medieval Icelandic romance about the 'maiden-king' of France, Nítída saga generated interest in its day and grew in popularity in post-Reformation Iceland, yet until now it has not received...

Representations of shapeshifters are prominent in medieval culture and they are particularly abundant in the vernacular literatures of the societies around the North Sea. Some of the figures in these...

Swedish: A Comprehensive Grammar is an award-winning complete reference guide to modern Swedish grammar. This volume is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Swedish grammar, presenting...

This book offers an accessible and concise introduction to the sagas of Icelanders, perfect for both general and academic readers. Authored by a recognized expert, it immerses readers in the sagas’...

Who is the proper occupant of the nursery? The obvious answer is the child, and not an archive, a seductive troll-princess, or poor fosterlings. Nevertheless, characters in Hedda Gabler, The Master...

Swedish: A Comprehensive Grammar is an award-winning complete reference guide to modern Swedish grammar. This volume is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Swedish grammar, presenting...

This book explores the vital role language plays in shaping how we understand and discuss medicines, making for a more detailed study of pharmaceutical and pharmacological language to more clearly...

Why does Johan Vilde testify about Sweden’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade? Why do the young Stockholm sons, Stefan and Sacho, in Mystiska 2:an discuss class society and commercialism...

Why does Johan Vilde testify about Sweden’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade? Why do the young Stockholm sons, Stefan and Sacho, in Mystiska 2:an discuss class society and commercialism...

As the first of two companion volumes, this book provides a comprehensive collection of applied linguistics studies on health inclusivity, showcasing empirical research and methodological insights on...

The first English translation of Magnus the Lawmender’s law code, this book allows students and scholars to interpret, compare and add their perspectives to this crucial source to European legal...

Old Norse Mythology is an accessible and multidisciplinary introduction to the field. It surveys the 13 most consequential Eddic poems and Snorri Sturluson’s Edda, with a text-by-text approach...

Critical Approaches to Sjón: North of the Sun is the first English-language book-length study of the works of the Icelandic contemporary poet Sjón (Sigurjón Birgir Sigurðsson, b. 1962), who is...

This book provides an in-depth study of depictions of England in the Saga of Icelanders (Íslendingasögur), examining their utility as sources for the history of Viking Age Anglo-Scandinavian cultural...

This book provides an in-depth study of depictions of England in the Saga of Icelanders (Íslendingasögur), examining their utility as sources for the history of Viking Age Anglo-Scandinavian cultural...

In this inspirational guide, Linnea Dunne, bestselling author of LAGORM: THE SWEDISH ART OF BALANCED DIET, shows how building a life-affirming ritual into your morning routine is an act of self-care...

Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Danish?Master Danish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Danish Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200...

Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Swedish?Master Swedish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Swedish Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200...

This unique collection of essays applies significant critical approaches to the mythological poetry of the Poetic Edda, a principal source for Old Norse cosmography and the legends of Odin, Loki, and...

This unique collection of essays applies significant critical approaches to the mythological poetry of the Poetic Edda, a principal source for Old Norse cosmography and the legends of Odin, Loki, and...

Norwegian: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important aspects of contemporary Norwegian as used by native speakers. The Grammar presents a fresh and accessible description of the...

This multilingual dictionary explains, in simple and clear language, the most frequently used terms and expressions in the field of nuclear reactor physics and engineering, and provides translations...

This multilingual dictionary explains, in simple and clear language, the most frequently used terms and expressions in the field of nuclear reactor physics and engineering, and provides translations...

Bringing alive the dramatic poems of Old Norse heroic legend, this new collection offers accessible, ground-breaking and inspiring essays which introduce and analyse the exciting legends of the two...

Beowulf and Other Stories was first conceived in the belief that the study of Old English � and its close cousins, Old Icelandic and Anglo-Norman � can be a genuine delight, covering a period as...

Old Norse Mythology is an accessible and multidisciplinary introduction to the field. It surveys the 13 most consequential Eddic poems and Snorri Sturluson’s Edda, with a text-by-text approach...

Iron Age Myth and Materiality: an Archaeology of Scandinavia AD 400-1000 considers the relationship between myth and materiality in Scandinavia from the beginning of the post-Roman era and the...

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Swedish."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of...

"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will...

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Norwegian."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best...

Learn to speak, read, write and understand Norwegian! Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship-whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners' Norwegian will help you to: - Communicate naturally...

Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 Swedish Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2024WINNER OF THE AUGUST PRIZE 2022 (BEST FICTION)A famous broadcaster writes a forgotten love letter; a friend abruptly...

This book offers a unique and accessible study of migrant writing in the Swedish context. Sweden used to be renowned for its welcoming migration policy. This changed abruptly with the migration...

The Borgarthing Law and the Eidsivathing Law is dedicated to two closely linked medieval laws which were intended to cover adjacent legal provinces in eastern Norway, around and beyond the modern...