The Story of Burnt Njal (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548006757)

The Story of Burnt Njal is an Icelandic saga that has been translated into English by George Webbe Dasent. The saga tells the story of Njal Thorgeirsson, a wise and respected lawyer who lives in Iceland during the 10th century. The book is divided into several parts, each of which follows a different aspect of Njal's life and the lives of those around him.The first part of the book introduces Njal and his family, as well as his friend Gunnar H�����mundarson. The two men are close friends, but their friendship is tested when Gunnar is accused of murder and must go into hiding. The second part of the book focuses on the feud between two powerful families in Iceland, the Njalssons and the Flosi's. Njal becomes involved in the feud and tries to broker peace, but his efforts are unsuccessful and the feud ultimately leads to tragedy.The third part of the book follows the aftermath of the feud and the trials of those involved. Njal and his family are burned alive in their home, and the survivors must seek justice for their deaths. The fourth and final part of the book deals with the resolution of the feud and the reconciliation of the two families.The Story of Burnt Njal is a classic example of Icelandic sagas, which were written in the Middle Ages and are known for their complex plots, intricate characters, and vivid descriptions of life in medieval Iceland. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature, Icelandic history, or epic storytelling.1911. While serving in the diplomatic service in Stockholm, Dasent fell under the spell of Norse literature, with Jacob Grimm urging on his interest. This is his version of the Njals Saga.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: George Webbe Dasent
ISBN-10: 054800675X
ISBN-13: 9780548006757
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d