The Relation of the Hrólfs Saga Kraka and the Bjarkarímur to Beowulf A Contribution To The History Of Saga Development In England And The Scandinavian Countries

** "The Relation of the Hrólfs Saga Kraka and the Bjarkarímur to Beowulf" by Oscar Ludvig Olson is a detailed study from 1916 that seeks to understand how the Old Norse stories of the Hrólfs Saga Kraka and the Bjarkarímur are connected to the Anglo-Saxon story of Beowulf. Specifically, the dissertation examines the overlaps in themes, characters, and storytelling methods to understand the evolution of saga writing in England and Scandinavia. The study uses parts of the Hrólfs Saga, namely the B[o.]ðvarsþáttr and the Fróðaþáttr, to compare the stories of Bjarki from Hrólfs Saga with the notable actions in Beowulf, especially related to the character of Grendel, highlighting important elements of early medieval narrative designs and cultural exchanges. **