In books about the Icelandic language, it is frequently stated that the
language has resisted change over the last millennium enough that, without
special training, those literate in Modern Icelandic can read the Elder Edda
in its original language. Is this accurate or an exaggeration?
If it is accurate, is there a clear explanation of why it has changed so
little?
Many thanks.
~Mark
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