The Laxdaela Saga: The Saga Of The Men Of Salmon River Dale (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169270220)

The Laxdaela Saga is an ancient Icelandic saga that tells the story of the people who lived in the Salmon River Dale during the 10th and 11th centuries. The saga is believed to have been written in the 13th century by an anonymous author, and it is considered one of the most important works of Icelandic literature.The story follows the lives of several prominent families in the region, including the powerful and wealthy Kjartan family, the beautiful and cunning Gudrun Osvifsdottir, and her husband Bolli Thorleiksson. The saga is filled with tales of love, betrayal, revenge, and tragedy as the characters navigate their way through the complex social and political landscape of medieval Iceland.The Laxdaela Saga is known for its vivid and detailed descriptions of life in Iceland during the Viking Age, including the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people who lived there. It is also notable for its strong female characters, who are portrayed as intelligent, capable, and independent, despite the patriarchal society in which they lived.Overall, The Laxdaela Saga is a fascinating and engaging work of literature that offers a unique glimpse into the world of medieval Iceland and the lives of its inhabitants.Ketill Flatnose was the name of a man. He was the son of Bjorn the Ungartered. Ketill was a mighty and high-born chieftain (hersir) in Norway. He abode in Raumsdale, within the folkland of the Raumsdale people, which lies between Southmere and Northmere. Ketill Flatnose had for wife Yngvild, daughter of Ketill Wether-- also known as The Saga of the Men of Salmon-River Dale.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: Anonymous
ISBN-10: 1169270220
ISBN-13: 9781169270220
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d