The Sagas of Icelanders: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) Paperback - 2001
by Various; Jane Smiley (Editor); Introduction by Robert Kellogg
A unique body of medieval literature, the ten Sagas and seven shorter tales in this volume rank with the world's greatest literary treasures. They include the celebrated "Vinland Sagas", which recount Leif Eriksson's pioneering voyage to the New World, and contain the oldest descriptions of the North American continent.
Summary
The 10 Sagas and seven shorter tales in this volume include the celebrated "Vinland Sagas," which recount Leif Eiriksson's pioneering voyage to the New World and contain the oldest descriptions of the North American continent.
First line
Egil's Saga is acknowledged as one of the masterpieces of the genre, a magnificently wrought portrait of poet, warrior and farmer Egil Skallagrimsson.
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- Title The Sagas of Icelanders: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
- Author Various; Jane Smiley (Editor); Introduction by Robert Kellogg
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: repri
- Pages 848
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group, New York
- Date 2001-03-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Glossary, Illustrated
- ISBN 9780141000039 / 0141000031
- Weight 1.96 lbs (0.89 kg)
- Dimensions 8.44 x 5.7 x 2.23 in (21.44 x 14.48 x 5.66 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Library of Congress subjects Sagas, Old Norse literature
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 99044111
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
"A testimony to the human spirit's ability not only to endure what fate may send it but to be renewed by the experience." --Seamus Heaney
"The glory of the Sagas is indisputable." --Milan Kundera
"Generally excellent, accurate and readable, these translations are sure to become the standard versions." --The Times Literary Supplement (London)
Citations
- New York Review of Books, 05/23/2002, Page 59
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