Scandinavian Literature: With Short Chronological Specimens of the Old Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and a Notice of the Calecarlian and Ferroe Dialects (1839)

Scandinavian Literature: With Short Chronological Specimens Of The Old Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, And A Notice Of The Calecarlian And Ferroe Dialects is a book written by Joseph Bosworth in 1839. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the literature of Scandinavia, with a particular focus on the languages of Old Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish. The book includes a series of short chronological specimens of each language, providing readers with a glimpse into the development of each language over time. Additionally, the book includes a notice of the Calecarlian and Ferroe dialects, which are lesser-known dialects of the Scandinavian languages.Throughout the book, Bosworth provides insights into the cultural and historical context of each language, as well as the literary traditions that have developed within each. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of Scandinavia, as well as those studying linguistics and language development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.