Isbn: 9781025626505 - egil's saga (10 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Egil's Saga' is one of the most celebrated and complex of the Icelandic sagas, chronicling the life and times of the legendary Viking warrior-poet Egil SkallagrÃ-msson. Spanning the 9th and 10th centuries, this sweeping narrative follows Egil and his family as they navigate the shifting political landscapes of Norway and Iceland, often clashing with the ruthless King Harald Fairhair. The work serves as both a historical record of the settlement of Iceland and a profound character study of a man who is simultaneously a brutal raider and a sensitive, gifted skald.Through its vivid prose and intricate skaldic verse, 'Egil's Saga' explores themes of honor, inheritance, and the struggle for individual freedom against royal tyranny. The narrative is rich with detailed accounts of Viking voyages, bloody battles, and legal disputes, providing an unparalleled glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of the medieval North. This translation by E. R. Eddison captures the epic scale and emotional depth of the original text, ensuring that the legacy of one of Scandinavia's greatest heroes remains accessible to modern readers. Whether viewed as a work of historical record or a masterpiece of early European literature, 'Egil's Saga' remains a cornerstone of the Norse literary canon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Egil's Saga" is one of the most celebrated and complex of the Icelandic sagas, chronicling the life and times of the legendary Viking warrior-poet Egil SkallagrA-msson. Spanning the 9th and 10th centuries, this sweeping narrative follows Egil and his family as they navigate the shifting political landscapes of Norway and Iceland, often clashing with the ruthless King Harald Fairhair. The work serves as both a historical record of the settlement of Iceland and a profound character study of a man who is simultaneously a brutal raider and a sensitive, gifted skald.Through its vivid prose and intricate skaldic verse, "Egil's Saga" explores themes of honor, inheritance, and the struggle for individual freedom against royal tyranny. The narrative is rich with detailed accounts of Viking voyages, bloody battles, and legal disputes, providing an unparalleled glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of the medieval North. This translation by E. R. Eddison captures the epic scale and emotional depth of the original text, ensuring that the legacy of one of Scandinavia's greatest heroes remains accessible to modern readers. Whether viewed as a work of historical record or a masterpiece of early European literature, "Egil's Saga" remains a cornerstone of the Norse literary canon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…