Overview

This book presents the latest research on the syntax of the Insular Scandinavian languages (Faroese and Icelandic), with contributions from thirteen experts, and a significant introductory chapter by the four editors.

Topics Covered

The topics covered include some that have figured extensively in recent literature on Scandinavian syntax and its implications for syntactic theory: case, agreement, embedded clause word order, stylistic fronting, and the nature of expletive constructions.

Unique Aspects

The volume is conceived around the topic of variation, both within and between the two languages studied—as well as more generally—and stands out for the wealth of new empirical detail from both Faroese and Icelandic, relating to each of the topics and theoretical issues discussed.

Audience

Each chapter is written in a way to make it accessible to a wide audience within linguistics; the book will be essential reading for students and researchers with an interest in the syntax of the Germanic languages.