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Record Number: 12474 Author(s)/Creator(s): Auerbach , Loren. Contributor(s): Title: Female Experience and Authorial Intention in "Laxdoela Saga" [The author argues that Gudrún's wasted potential is the overarching theme of the saga and that more generally the question is how intelligent, capable women can function in society on an equal level with men]. Source: Saga Book 1, ( 1998): Pages 30 - 52. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Gudrun Osvifrsdottir (Literary Figure) Iceland Intelligence Laxdaela Saga Literature- Prose Sagas Women in Literature Women's Equality in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: Scandinavia Century: 13 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1998. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 03059219

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