Quotations with a Twist: Aware Intertextuality in Skaldic Verse

The paper explores the intentional intertextuality found in skaldic verse, highlighting how skalds engaged with their predecessors' works through quotation and adaptation. It discusses the tension between originality and the constraints of poetic tradition, noting how the dialogue between skalds enriched the social context of poetry composition and reception. Specific examples of intertextual dependencies illustrate the sophistication of skaldic poetic techniques.