Abstract
This essay collection is a wide-ranging exploration of Vikings, the television series that has successfully summoned the historical world of the Norse people for modern audiences to enjoy. From a range of critical viewpoints, these all fresh essays explore the ways in which past and present representations of the Vikings converge in the show’s richly textured dramatization of the rise and fall of Ragnar Loðbrók—and the exploits of his heirs—creating what many viewers label a “true” representation of the age. From the show’s sources in both saga literature and Victorian revival, to its engagement with contemporary concerns regarding gender, race and identity, via setting, sex, society and more, this first book-length study of the History Channel series appeals to fans of the show, Viking enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in medievalist representation in the 21st century.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Vikings and the Vikings |
Subtitle of host publication | Essays on Television’s History Channel Series |
Editors | Paul Hardwick, Kate Lister |
Place of Publication | Jefferson |
Publisher | McFarland |
Chapter | 5 |
Pages | 77-93 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1476673745 |
Publication status | Published - 30 Nov 2019 |