Outlawry, Liminality, and Sanctity in the Literature of the Early Medieval North Atlantic

Discover the intricate interplay of outlawry, liminality, and sanctity in the early medieval North Atlantic with Outlawry, Liminality, and Sanctity in the Literature of the Early Medieval North Atlantic by Jeremy DeAngelo. Published by Amsterdam University Press in 2018, this engaging hardback edition spans 258 pages, exploring how the traits and actions originally associated with outlaws were creatively reimagined to portray other transgressive figures in the rich tapestry of early medieval English, Irish, and Icelandic literature. DeAngelo skillfully illustrates how the journeys of these figures across the archipelago served as a powerful medium for moral instruction. This book is a must-read for those interested in medieval literature, history, and cultural criticism, offering valuable insights into the complexities of identity and morality in a transformative era.