Norwegian Literary History for Gymnasiums, Teachers' Colleges and Higher Folk Schools
Seip, M.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019
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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Norsk literaturhistorie for gymnasiet, lærerskoler og høiere folkeskoler by Broch et al.Author: Seip, M.,Language: Norwegian, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: May 31, 2019Editor's review
This is a history of Norwegian literature written in Norwegian, intended for upper secondary schools, teacher-training colleges and higher folk schools, compiled by several scholars and made available as a free e-book by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies not in novel arguments but in a complete structural framework of literary history: from the overall development to representative authors and works, it serves as introductory reference material for understanding the course of Norwegian literature. As a textbook, its exposition is generally clear and suited to chapter-by-chapter progress, and it preserves the selections and evaluative standards of a particular era's educational context, giving it some reference value for those studying the history of textbooks or of literary education. It need not be read word for word; treat it as a background book to consult as needed: first survey the table of contents to establish the periodization, then read closely the chapters on authors of personal interest. Note that the original is in Norwegian and dates from an early period, so its conceptions of literary history and its selections inevitably reflect the limitations of their time; readers should use it alongside more recent scholarship.Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers with Norwegian reading ability who want a systematic grasp of Norwegian literary history
- University students of Nordic languages and literature needing textbook-style background material
- Teacher-training and education researchers studying the history of literary education or old textbooks
- General readers interested in classic Norwegian authors and works who wish to trace them by period
Not a good fit for
- Readers unfamiliar with Norwegian who can read only Chinese or English
- Academic readers seeking the latest literary-historical research and contemporary theoretical perspectives
- Casual readers hoping for light, story-driven reading
Reading tips
- Read the table of contents and introduction first, sketch the periodization, then decide which chapters to read closely.
- Jump between authors via the index, comparing against the original works rather than memorizing conclusions.
- Annotate period-specific judgments and cross-check them against more recent literary histories.
- Keep it as a reference book to consult as needed when writing or choosing books.
About the publisher
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FAQ
In what language is this book written, and is it hard to read?
The original is in Norwegian, a textbook intended for schools, with relatively standard language and fairly formal syntax. Readers with intermediate or better Norwegian can work through it, though literary-historical terminology and historical background require some preparation. Readers unfamiliar with Norwegian may first turn to bilingual tools or related English introductions.As an old textbook, is its content still reliable today?
Its basic information on authors and works and its period framework remain useful, but its selections, periodization and judgments carry the conceptual limitations of its era. Use it as a basic guide and check specific judgments against more recent scholarship on Norwegian literary history; do not treat it as the sole authority.Where does the e-book come from, and what should I watch for when using it?
This e-book is released by Project Gutenberg as a free public-domain electronic resource. Note that the text is a scanned-and-processed or transcribed version and may contain layout or individual wording differences; before quoting specific passages, it is best to check the original pages or another edition.This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.
About the author
Seip, M. AuthorSeip, M. is an author with limited publicly available information; reliable records of nationality, dates of birth and death, and full English name are scarce, and only one work by this author is held in the collection. The known representative work is Norsk literaturhistorie for gymnasiet, lærerskoler og høiere folkeskoler, whose title indicates a textbook on Norwegian literary history intended for upper secondary schools, teacher-training colleges and higher folk schools. It can therefore be inferred that the author was familiar with the historical development of Norwegian literature and capable of presenting literary-historical knowledge in a systematic, well-organized form for students. The book addresses school curricula and emphasizes completeness and teachability, making it suitable for classroom use. Because further material on the author's life and background is lacking, the writing style and scholarly influence cannot be assessed in more detail and await disclosure of additional sources.