| Translator |
Collingwood, W. G. (William Gershom), 1854-1932 |
| Translator |
Jón Stefánsson, 1862- |
| Uniform Title |
Kormáks saga. English
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| Title |
The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Doublas B. Killings and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald" by W. G. Collingwood and Jón Stefánsson is a historical account originally penned in Icelandic sometime between the mid-13th century and early 14th century and later translated in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Cormac, a compelling character descended from notable Viking ancestors, who navigates love, conflict, and the aspirations of a skald (poet) against the backdrop of Norse culture and mythology. The beginning of the tale introduces Cormac's forebears, laying a foundation of valor and tragedy that sets the stage for his own turbulent life. Cormac's father, Ogmund, is depicted as a formidable warrior who seeks both glory and a wife for his son. As the narrative unfolds, the conflicts surrounding love—particularly Cormac's unyielding desire for Steingerd, the daughter of a neighboring chief—grow intricately tangled with themes of honor and fate, leading to Cormac's eventual confrontations and trials that foreshadow his dramatic fate. The opening chapters effectively create a rich tapestry of familial duty, ambitious quests, and the poetic nature of Cormac, establishing a deep connection that draws readers into the complexities of his character and his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Kormákr Ögmundarson, approximately 935-970 -- Romances
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| Subject |
Sagas -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
265 |
| Release Date |
Jul 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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