Notes and chapter draft on the Tale of Thorstein Stangarhögg (Staff-Struck) for 'The Icelandic Sagas' Vol.1., circa 1998.
Scope and Contents
Most, but not all, of Magnusson's published works are represented. Also included here are the translations that Magnusson undertook on the work of the Icelandic author and Nobel prize winning novelist Halldór Laxness (1902-1998). Material relating to Magnusson's book on Mastermind "I've started so I'll finish" can be found in the Mastermind section.
The material includes correspondence relating to book proposals, research notes compiled by Magnusson while working on his books, and draft copies of chapters that were submitted in advance of publication. There is a futher file containing newspaper cuttings of reviews of his published works which Magnusson collected throughout his life.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1998.
Creator
- Magnusson, Magnus, scholar, broadcaster and enviromentalist, 1929-2007 (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
Some Icelandic text.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Folders
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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