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Sturlúnga-saga Edr Islendínga-saga Hin Mikla: Nú Útgengin Á Prent Ad Tilhlutun Hins Islenzka Bókmentafelags, Eptir Samanburd Hinna Merkilegustu Handar

Sturlúnga-saga Edr Islendínga-saga Hin Mikla: Nú Útgengin Á Prent Ad Tilhlutun Hins Islenzka Bókmentafelags, Eptir Samanburd Hinna Merkilegustu Handar

Paperback

Literary CriticismScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1277411581
ISBN13: 9781277411584
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 10 2012
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Sturlunga saga is a collection of Icelandic sagas, offering a detailed and dramatic account of the Sturlung era in Iceland's history. This edition, titled Sturlúnga-saga Edr Islendínga-saga Hin Mikla, is presented in two parts as Volume 1, meticulously compiled and edited by the Icelandic Literary Society. It is based on a comparison of the most significant manuscripts available.

The sagas chronicle the power struggles, feuds, and daily life of the Sturlungs and other prominent families during a turbulent period of Icelandic history. This collection provides invaluable insights into medieval Icelandic society, law, and culture. As a primary source for understanding the complexities of the age, Sturlunga saga remains an essential text for scholars and anyone interested in the history and literature of Iceland.

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