Auksė Beatričė Katarskytė: Tracing British Identity Through Viking Sagas and Gender Studies

When Victorians gazed upon the Old Norse sagas, they saw a reflection of themselves, a sentiment that Auksė unravels with nuanced insight. We traverse through time to uncover how 19th-century Britain's enchantment with these ancient texts shaped a national ethos, while also diving into Aukse's current research which illuminates the impact of literary translations on cultural identity. Our conversation is a testament to the power of literature to transcend time and place, offering a mirror to our own lives and histories. Join us for this episode that not only bridges the past to the present but celebrates the indelible footprint literature leaves on our collective soul. Kick back, relax, and let the waves of wisdom wash over you in this podcast episode – where learning meets laughter, and knowledge is served with a side of chill vibes!

Learn more about Auksė: https://www.stk.uio.no/english/people/aca/auksebk/index.html
Article discussed in the episode: https://www.journals.vu.lt/scandinavistica/article/view/32789
Njals saga: https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011546719
Viktors saga: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktors_saga_ok_Bl%C3%A1vus
For curious minds (Poetic Edda): https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-poetic-edda-9780199675340?cc=no&lang=en&
Check also: Lavinia Greenlaw, "Questions of Travel: William Morris in Iceland" (Notting Hill Editions, 2017).

All music clips were used from the song "Jukka Tukka" after agreement with amazing band and friends 2+1 Jam band.
This podcast episode was created under the technical and official support of University of Oslo, Norway.

Chapters

• 0:23 Nordic Literature Studies and PhD Research
• 11:25 British Identity and Viking Heritage
• 28:58 Old Norse Literature and Victorian Fascination
• 35:28 Old Norse Literature and Academia