The Saga of the People of Laxardal and Bolli Bollason's Tale
| AUTHOR | Kristjnsdttir, Bergljt S.; Kunz, Keneva; Anonymous et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Classics (08/01/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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ISBN-13:
9780140447750
ISBN-10:
014044775X
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
272
Carton Quantity:
64
Product Dimensions:
5.08 x 0.66 x 7.72 inches
Weight:
0.44 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Fiction | Classics
Fiction | Sagas
Fiction | Historical - General
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
839.63
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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. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Translator:
Kunz, Keneva
Translated by Keneva Kunz" who is a lecturer in English and applied linguistics at the University of Iceland.
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