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Availability:In StockContributor:Jesse ByockSeries:Oxford World's ClassicsPublish date:2009-07-26Pages:336
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780192801524ISBN-10:019280152XUPC:9780192801524Book Category:Literary Criticism, Language Arts & DisciplinesBook Subcategory:European, LinguisticsBook Topic:Scandinavian, GermanSize:7.70 x 5.00 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SC3VPKNG1F
A sweeping epic of the Viking Age, Grettir's Saga follows the life of the outlaw Grettir the Strong as he battles against sorcery, bad luck, and the vengefulness of his enemies. Feared by many, Grettir is a warrior and also a poet and a lover. Unable to resolve the dispute that has outlawed him, he lives outside the bounds of family life and he roams the countryside, ridding Iceland and Norway of berserker warriors, trolls, and the walking dead. The saga presents a poignant story of medieval Icelandic society, combining details of everyday legal disputes with folklore and legend. With its scathing humor, explicit verses, and fantastic monsters, Grettir's Saga is among the most famous and widely read of Iceland's epics. In addition to Jesse Byock's lively new translation, this edition includes extensive maps, genealogies, illustrations, a chronology and glossary, as well as helpful notes, an up-to-date bibliography, and thorough introduction exploring the saga in the context of other works of Icelandic and medieval literature.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780192801524ISBN-10:019280152XUPC:9780192801524Book Category:Literary Criticism, Language Arts & DisciplinesBook Subcategory:European, LinguisticsBook Topic:Scandinavian, GermanSize:7.70 x 5.00 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SC3VPKNG1F
Jesse Byock is Director of the Mosfell Archaeological Project in Iceland. He has participated in documentaries on the Vikings for the BBC and the History Channel.
Publisher: Oxford University Press

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