The Icelandic Sagas (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781167064685)

The Icelandic Sagas is a comprehensive collection of Icelandic sagas, translated into English by William Alexander Craigie and originally published in 1913. The sagas are a body of literature from medieval Iceland that recount the lives and adventures of legendary heroes, kings, and warriors. The collection includes some of the most famous sagas, such as Nj�����ls Saga, Egil's Saga, and Grettir's Saga, as well as lesser-known tales. The sagas are known for their vivid descriptions of battles, feuds, and love affairs, as well as their complex characters and themes of honor, loyalty, and revenge. Craigie's translation is highly regarded for its accuracy and readability, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in Icelandic literature and medieval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Alexander Craigie
ISBN-10: 1167064682
ISBN-13: 9781167064685
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 138
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d