Books by Vilhelm Grønbech
The Culture of the Teutons
by Vilhelm Grønbech
This is what amounts to a massive introduction to early Germanic and old Norse culture, not specifically Icelandic culture, though many of its examples are taken from the Icelandic sagas. It’s an immensely stimulating book, even though a number of its ideas need to be revised in the light of more recent research.
Interviews where books by Vilhelm Grønbech were recommended
The best books on Old Icelandic Culture, recommended by Rory McTurk
Rory McTurk, Emeritus Professor of Icelandic Studies at the University of Leeds, introduces us to the landscape of old Icelandic culture, addressing the Icelandic sagas, medieval Nordic history, and links to Anglo-Saxon England.
