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Njal's Saga

Njal's Saga

by Robert Cook (Introduction)

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Like many of the Norse sagas, this epic of the heroic (and handsome) Gunnar Hamundarson and his scheming friend Njal is a tragedy shot through with black comedy. Originally written in Icelandic sometime in the 13th century AD, it's an earthy tale with a strong sense of place, featuring murder, mayhem, a famous feud and noble deeds.  (ICL16, $16.00)


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