The Sagas Of Icelanders: A Selection Today

Unlike the flowery romances of medieval Europe, the Sagas are famously . They read like modern thrillers or courtroom dramas. Iceland book run (summer 2015) part 3 - LiveJournal

While there are dozens of sagas in existence, this specific Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition brings together the "greatest hits" that define the genre. Here are a few highlights you’ll find inside: The Sagas of Icelanders: A Selection

Have you ever wanted to step into a world where honor is everything, blood feuds span generations, and the prose is as sharp and cold as a Viking blade? If so, it’s time to pick up Unlike the flowery romances of medieval Europe, the

: A tragic tale of a love triangle that leads to betrayal and death, noted for its focus on strong female characters like Guðrún Ósvífrsdóttir. Here are a few highlights you’ll find inside:

: Follow the life of Egil Skallagrímsson, a brilliant poet and a brutal warrior who might have been the creation of the famous historian Snorri Sturluson.

: These stories record the Norse exploration of North America (Vinland) nearly 500 years before Columbus. What Makes Them Unique?