Lausavísa
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In Old Norse poetry
and later Icelandic poetry, a lausavísa (pl. lausavísur) is a single stanza
composition, or a set of stanzas unconnected by narrative or thematic continuity.
Lausavísur are often introduced in the text of sagas
with the phrase þá kvað (then said).
Old Norse poetry
Old Norse poetry encompasses a range of verse forms written in Old Norse, during the period from the 8th century to as late as the far end of the 13th century...
and later Icelandic poetry, a lausavísa (pl. lausavísur) is a single stanza
Stanza
In poetry, a stanza is a unit within a larger poem. In modern poetry, the term is often equivalent with strophe; in popular vocal music, a stanza is typically referred to as a "verse"...
composition, or a set of stanzas unconnected by narrative or thematic continuity.
Lausavísur are often introduced in the text of sagas
Norse saga
The sagas are stories about ancient Scandinavian and Germanic history, about early Viking voyages, the battles that took place during the voyages, about migration to Iceland and of feuds between Icelandic families...
with the phrase þá kvað (then said).
External links
- Skaldic Poetry Project - Anonymous lausavísa from Ágrip af Nóregskonunga sǫgum