The story of Burnt Njal: From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga by Dasent

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Translator Dasent, George Webbe, Sir, 1817-1896
Title The story of Burnt Njal: From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by National Library of Iceland and Cornell
University Library via www.sagnanet.is, Jóhannes Birgir
Jensson, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
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Summary "The Story of Burnt Njal" by Sir George Webbe Dasent is a historical saga written in the late 19th century. This work is a translation of the Njals Saga, an epic tale from medieval Iceland that recounts the lives, feuds, and ultimate demise of notable figures in Viking Age Iceland. The saga primarily revolves around the tragic figure of Njal, a wise and foresighted man, and his heroic friend Gunnar, along with a rich cast of characters embroiled in themes of honor, revenge, and fate. At the start of the saga, the narrative is introduced through a prefatory note that highlights the work's dual potential as both a captivating story and a valuable historical document. The opening chapters introduce key characters such as Fiddle Mord and his daughter Unna, as well as Hauskuld and his brother Hrut, who navigate the complexities of personal relationships and societal norms within their community. The initial interactions at the Althing, a gathering for legal discussions, set the stage for unfolding events that will lead to honor-bound duels, alliances, and betrayals. The text hints at the menacing atmosphere of conflict that permeates the society, foreshadowing the tragic consequences that lie ahead for its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Sagas -- Translations into English
Subject Njáll Þorgursson, approximately 930-1011
Category Text
EBook-No. 17919
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 18, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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