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Egil's Saga

Egil's Saga

Anonymous

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Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419117343
ISBN13: 9781419117343
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.48 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Egil's Saga is a medieval Icelandic saga that tells the story of Egil Skallagr������msson, a Viking warrior, poet, and farmer who lived in the 10th century. The saga follows Egil from his youth, when he is exiled from Norway for killing a man, to his old age, when he becomes a respected poet and advisor to the Norwegian king. Along the way, Egil battles enemies, makes alliances, and navigates complex family relationships. The saga is known for its vivid descriptions of Viking life, its portrayal of Egil as a complex and multifaceted character, and its use of poetry as a narrative device. The author of Egil's Saga is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the 13th century by an Icelandic scribe. The saga is considered one of the most important works of Icelandic literature and has been translated into many languages.Egil went in the night and sought the places where boats were. But wheresoever he came to the strand, men were always there before him. He went thus through the whole night, and found never a boat. But when day dawned, he was standing on a certain ness. He saw then another island, and between him and it lay a very wide sound. This was then his counsel: he took helmet, sword, and spear, breaking off the spear-shaft and casting it out into the sea; but the weapons he wrapped round in his cloak and made thereof a bundle which he bound on his back.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.

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