Norsk literaturhistorie for gymnasiet, lærerskoler og høiere folkeskoler by Broch et al.

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Norsk literaturhistorie for gymnasiet, lærerskoler og høiere folkeskoler by Broch et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of Norwegian literary history, discussing significant authors, their works, and the cultural contexts in which they emerged from the Old Norse literature to the present. At the start of the book, the foreword outlines the intentions behind the revisions made in the seventh edition, emphasizing the inclusion of more recent authors and their contributions to Norwegian literature. The narrative begins by tracing the earliest forms of literature among the Norse people, highlighting the use of runes and the transition to written texts through Christian influences. It also provides insights into key literary works like the Elder Edda, which includes heroic poems and stories about gods, and sets the framework for the development of Norwegian literary tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)