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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scholarly, readable; well-documented, detailed, unique.,
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This review is from: The Origins of Drama in Scandinavia (Hardcover)
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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The Origins of Drama in Scandinavia by Terry Gunnell (Hardcover - May 11, 1995)
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