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Nítíða saga. Translation, introductory article, commentary
https://doi.org/10.28995/2686- 7249-2020-1-120-142
Abstract
This publication offers the first translation of the Nítíða saga into Russian, supplied with a commentary and an introduction, in which the genre, style and linguistic peculiarities of the saga are analysed. The Nítíða saga presents an uncharacteristic example of the maiden-king narrative, as its plot is centred, not on the quest for a bride by a valorous hero, but rather on the attempts of the valorous heroine to avoid marriage. The saga makes no use of the motif of verbal and physical humiliation of the heroine or her suitors, which is common in maiden-king sagas. The heroine of the saga is shown as a wise ruler, who sacrifices her wishes for the sake of her realm and agrees to marriage, affirming her right to choose a husband who succeeds in gaining her affection.
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I. G. MatyushinaRussian Federation
Inna G. Matyushina, Dr. in Sci. (Philology), leading researcher
bld. 6, Miusskaya Sq., Moscow, 125993
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For citation: Matyushina I.G. Nítíða saga. Translation, introductory article, commentary. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin: “Literary Teory. Linguistics. Cultural Studies”, Series. 2020;(1):120-142. https://doi.org/10.28995/2686- 7249-2020-1-120-142
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