Undoubtedly Northern mythology has exercised a deep influence upon our customs, laws, and language, and there has been, therefore, a great unconscious inspiration flowing from these into English literature. The most distinctive traits of this mythology are a peculiar grim humour, to be found in the religion of no other race, and a dark thread of tragedy which runs throughout the whole woof, and these characteristics, touching both extremes, are writ large over English literature.
- ISBN10 1444656716
- ISBN13 9781444656718
- Publish Date 11 January 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Read Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 540
- Language English