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Viking Language 1: Learn Old Norse, Runes, and Icelandic Sagas
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780988176416
- Book Title
- Viking Language 1 : Learn Old Norse, Runes, and Icelandic Sagas
- Book Series
- Viking Language Ser.
- Publisher
- William Press, Jules
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Edition
- 2
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Foreign Language Study, History
- Topic
- General, Europe / Medieval
- Item Weight
- 22.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 366 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
William Press, Jules
ISBN-10
0988176416
ISBN-13
9780988176416
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309771657
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Viking Language 1 : Learn Old Norse, Runes, and Icelandic Sagas
Number of Pages
366 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Foreign Language Study, History
Book Series
Viking Language Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
22.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Jesse Byock's Viking Language Series consists of two printed volumes. The first, "Viking Language 1: Learn Old Norse," leads you into the language. The second, "Viking Language 2: The Old Norse Reader," has longer selections up to the entire saga of "Hrafnkel Priest of Frey." Two download audio albums found on iTunes and Amazon Music accompany... These are all anyone needs for a thorough knowledge of Old Norse and runes, with the considerable bonus of acquiring a natural modern native-speaker pronunciation. Byock's course is a delight on every level. It will surely far increase Old Norse students and satisfy a widely felt demand. It is the biggest reinforcement to philological studies, combining language and literature, since Tolkien. Both Tolkien and his friend Gordon would be delighted to see it, hear it and use it... If only such a work had existed, when this reviewer was struggling. Modern students have every reason to be grateful. Prof. Tom Shippey, author of The Road to Middle Earth and Beowulf, the Critical Heritage. Teaching Old Norse with Viking Language 1 and 2 by Jesse Byock is a real joy, and students love them. Impressive in breadth and depth. The reference grammar will be thoroughly worn out by all readers. A masterful work. I can´t praise it enough. Prof. Robert Bjork, Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies An absolutely wonderful book! Definitely not a traditional language-learning book. I bought it and so glad I did. I've always wanted to learn Old Norse. Well, this Series is the answer, providing best of both worlds. I get to learn Old Norse, so that I can read my beloved sagas in their original language, and I get to learn modern Icelandic at the same time! But the proof is in the pudding: In less than a week I've been able to read and understand some text from sagas, and I have a good understanding of Old Norse-Icelandic grammar and syntax. Musica Nova At long last, we have a respectable modern textbook for Old Norse. All previous resources were either out of print and prohibitively expensive used, or reprints of archaic grammars with outdated instruction methods. As an experienced language learner, I see everything here that I look for in a textbook. It reminds me a great deal of Wheelock's renowned textbook for Latin in both its structure and teaching strategies. For those not in the know, that is a very good thing... Pickings are slim for Old Norse and such a giant leap forward in the field, by one of the world's most respected translators of Old Norse literature no less, deserves all the approbation it can get. Ian McLeod The best resource on Old Norse I've found. Byock is great at incorporating history into the language which helps give a better understanding of all the 'why's you might ask as you're learning how to use the language. He is excellent at introducing vocab and each new subject at the right time and the exercises throughout the book (translating saga's etc) make you feel like you're making progress at all times. Easily worth the money if you're serious about learning Old Norse. Brady Paladichukon Used for a Masters course. An excellent book to start learning Old Norse straight away. The exercises are invaluable to test yourself and consolidate your learning as you progress through the book. There are even resources available online (oldnorse.org and vikingnorse.com) to supplement your learning. Great book that I would highly recommend. Thorchild Prof. Byock makes the language come alive. He uses original texts right from the beginning and puts them into their cultural context with historical explanations. Necessary grammar is introduced gradually and always explained in a way that elucidates rather than confuses.
Series Volume Number
Vol. 1
Dewey Decimal
439/.682421
Synopsis
Viking Language 1: Learn Old Norse, Runes, and Icelandic Sagas, 2nd upgraded edition. New, smaller book size with same content. Everything necessary to learn and teach Old Norse. Graded lessons, saga readings, runic inscriptions, grammar exercises, and pronunciation. With study guides and vocabulary. 15 lessons open the door to Scandinavian myth, legend, and Viking history. -- Download FREE ANSWER KEY on www.oldnorse.org - NOW AVAILABLE, "Viking Language 2: The Old Norse Reader" with complete sagas, and eddic poems of gods, heroes, and runes, with Readings and vocab designed to go with the lessons in Viking Language 1. ALSO AVAILABLE 2 specially prepared audio MP3 download PRONUNCIATION ALBUMS. "VIKING LANGUAGE 1: AUDIO LESSONS 1-8: (Pronounce Old Norse, Runes, and Icelandic Sagas)" and Viking Language 1: "Audio Lessons 9-15." Search under Amazon "all departments" and "MP3 music." Also on itunes and CDbaby. -- VISIT www. oldnorse.org and vikinglanguage.com for more information on the "Viking Language Series" and sample audio readings., 2nd upgraded edition of Viking Language 1 in new smaller book size. Everything necessary to learn Old Norse, the language of the Iceland and Old Scandinavia. For beginner to advanced, graded lessons, saga readings, runes, myths, old Icelandic, grammar exercises, pronunciation, vocabulary and study guides. www.oldnorse.org and vikinglanguage.com, Viking Language 1: Learn Old Norse, Runes, and Icelandic Sagas . Everything necessary to learn and teach Old Norse. Graded lessons, saga readings, runic inscriptions, grammar exercises, and pronunciation. With study guides and vocabulary. 15 lessons open the door to Scandinavian myth, legend, and Viking history. Download free answer key at www.oldnorse.org. NOW AVAILABLE: "Viking Language 2: The Old Norse Reader," with complete sagas and Eddic poems of gods, heroes, and runes with readings and vocabulary to pair with the lessons in Viking Language 1. AUDIO PRONUNCIATION ALBUMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD on Amazon (in digital music) and iTunes: Viking Language 1: Audio Lessons 1-8 and Viking Language 1: Audio Lessons 9-15 (Pronounce Old Norse, Runes, and Icelandic Sagas). LEARN MORE AT oldnorse.org and juleswilliampress.com about the Viking Language Old Norse Icelandic Series, same lessons and audio, and instructional resources.
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