hliðarverk
Hliðarverk refers to a type of literary narrative in Old Norse and Old Icelandic literature. The term Hliðarverk is derived from the Old Norse words "hliðar", meaning "sides" or "factions", and "verk", meaning "work" or "deed". This genre of narrative typically explores the relationships and conflicts between different social groupings or factions within a society.
In Hliðarverk, the narrative often revolves around the interactions between various social classes, including the nobility,
One of the defining features of Hliðarverk is its use of internal conflicts within characters to drive
The exact etymology and definition of Hliðarverk are still debated among scholars, and may have undergone changes