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The Story Of Grettir The Strong

The Story Of Grettir The Strong

Magnussn, Eirikr
Morris, William

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Historical FiguresPresidents & Heads of StateMedieval & Renaissance History

ISBN10: 1432535633
ISBN13: 9781432535636
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Grettir the Strong is a historical novel written by Eirikr Magnussn. The novel is based on the life of Grettir Asmundarson, a legendary Icelandic hero who lived during the 11th century. The book tells the story of Grettir's life, from his early days as a young boy to his eventual death at the hands of his enemies.The novel is set in Iceland during the Viking Age, and it provides a vivid description of the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the country. Grettir is portrayed as a strong and fearless warrior who is feared by his enemies and respected by his friends. He is also shown to have a complex personality, with a tendency towards violence and a deep sense of loneliness.Throughout the book, Grettir is faced with a series of challenges and battles, both physical and emotional. He battles trolls, giants, and other supernatural creatures, and he also struggles with his own demons, including his fear of the dark and his inability to form close relationships with others.Despite his flaws, Grettir is ultimately portrayed as a hero who is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Viking Age Iceland.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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