Vikings and the Vikings
Essays on Television's History Channel Series
Kate Lister editor Paul Hardwick editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:12th Nov '19
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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 Loobrok--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.
“All-in-all, this is a well-rounded, well-conceived and very welcome volume that will not only enhance enjoyment and understanding of Vikings itself, but in its wide-randing exploration of issues of portrayal and reception of violent and problematic pasts also holds a great deal of invaluable insight for studies of medievalism...significant and thoroughly enjoyable”—Medievally Speaking
“These scholarly essays on many aspects of Viking life and society are fascinating in their own right. The fact that they embellish, underscore and often validate my Viking drama is actually deeply moving."—Michael Hirst, creator of Vikings
“This is a solid addition to the McFarland canon of offerings. This collection provides a diverse range of approaches for thinking about the academic merits and cultural contributions of the History channel’s Vikings.”—Christina Francis, Bloomsburg University.
ISBN: 9781476673745
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
Weight: 322g
241 pages