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- Title
Ógofa as an Emotion in Thirteenth-Century Iceland.
- Authors
Kanerva, K. T.
- Abstract
An essay is presented on the Old Norse concept of ógøfa, or misfortune, as used in 13th-century Iceland. According to the author, this term had emotional connotations and could be used to describe a person's inner conflicts and guilt. Particular focus is given to the term as applied to the legendary character Gísli Súrsson. Other topics include anxiety, distress, and social and moral conflicts. Shame and Christianity are also discussed.
- Subjects
ADVERSITY in literature; OLD Norse language; OLD Norse literature; GUILT in literature; EMOTIONS in literature; TEXTUAL criticism
- Publication
Scandinavian Studies, 2012, Vol 84, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0036-5637
- Publication type
Essay
- DOI
10.1353/scd.2012.0003