The Troll Inside You
Ármann Jakobsson
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The Troll Inside You
Published
2017
Publisher
punctum books
Pages
244
ISBN-13
9781947447011
ISBN-10
30175100
Description
What do medieval Icelanders mean when they say "troll"? What did they see when they saw a troll? What did the troll signify to them? And why did they see them? The principal subject of this book is the Norse idea of the troll, which the author uses to engage with the larger topic of paranormal experiences in the medieval North. The texts under study are from 13th-, 14th-, and 15th-century Iceland. The focus of the book is on the ways in which paranormal experiences are related and defined in these texts and how those definitions have framed and continue to frame scholarly interpretations of the paranormal. The book is partitioned into numerous brief chapters, each with its own theme. In each case the author is not the least concerned with how the paranormal functions within medieval society and in the minds of the individuals who encounter and experience it and go on to narrate these experiences through intermediaries. The author connects the paranormal encounter closely with fears and these fears are intertwined with various aspects of the human experience, including gender, family ties, and death. The Troll Inside You hovers over the boundaries of scholarship and literature. Its aim is to prick and provoke but above all to challenge its audience to reconsider some of their preconceived ideas about the medieval past.
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How many pages are in The Troll Inside You?
This edition of The Troll Inside You has approximately 244 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Troll Inside You?
For most readers, The Troll Inside You typically takes between 5h 5m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,000 words
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What is the word count of The Troll Inside You?
The estimated word count for The Troll Inside You is approximately 61,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The Troll Inside You?
The Troll Inside You was written by Ármann Jakobsson.
When was The Troll Inside You published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.