Episode 1c: What is a saga?

Published: Sept. 13, 2013, 7:33 p.m.

b"Now that you're an expert in medieval Icelandic history, you're probably wondering about Icelandic literary expression. \\xa0And why wouldn't you? \\xa0In this episode, John and Andy answer the question they probably ought to have covered right away . . . what is a saga, exactly? \\xa0Strap yourself in for a whirlwind introduction to the genre of saga literature. \\xa0Expect to hear an overview of the different kinds of sagas medieval Icelanders produced. \\xa0Along the way, you'll find out the difference between a family saga and a lying saga, discover the wonders of bookprose and freeprose theory, and learn a little something about a guy named Njal. \\xa0All in all, it's good clean fun for the whole family."