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The Saga of the People of Laxardal and Bolli Bollason's Tale (Penguin Classics) Paperback - 2008
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The Penguin Classics list of medieval sagas grows ever more impressive with these two thrilling Norse sagas
One of the best -loved works of Icelandic literature, this stirring tale of war and romance follows three generations of strong women, wise leaders, and hotheaded warriors. The only saga rumored to have been written by a woman, it tells of the centuries predating 1245, when magic rites and sorcery clashed with the spread of Christianity throughout a rapidly changing Viking world.
One of the best -loved works of Icelandic literature, this stirring tale of war and romance follows three generations of strong women, wise leaders, and hotheaded warriors. The only saga rumored to have been written by a woman, it tells of the centuries predating 1245, when magic rites and sorcery clashed with the spread of Christianity throughout a rapidly changing Viking world.
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- Title The Saga of the People of Laxardal and Bolli Bollason's Tale (Penguin Classics)
- Author Anonymous
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- Pages 272
- Language EN
- Publisher Penguin Classics, New Delhi
- Date July 29, 2008
- Features Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780140447750
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New York. 2008. Penguin Books. 1st Penguin Classic Paperback Edition. Very Good in Wrappers. 9780140447750. Translated from the Icelandic by Keneva Kunz. 223 pages. paperback. Cover - Detail from Oseberg wood carving depicting woman appearing to restrain one man from striking another. Norwegian, 9th century. keywords: Literature Iceland Translated Saga. FROM THE PUBLISHER - Gudrun is headstrong, proud and the most beautiful woman in Iceland. The tragic story of how she comes to betray and destroy the only man she has ever truly loved lies at the heart of this forceful family saga, which traces the passions and blood feuds of three generations of strong women, wise leaders and hotheaded warriors. Written around 1245 but telling of earlier centuries, when magic rites and sorcery clashed with the spread of Christianity throughout a rapidly changing Viking world, this tale of revenge slayings and sacrifice, desire and regret, is one of the best-loved works of Icelandic literature. The accompanying sequel…
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