The Saga of the People of Laxardal and Bolli Bollason's Tale

Leifur Eiricksson, Bergljót S. Kristjánsdóttir, Keneva Kunz

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English

Penguin
13 June 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Anthologies (non-poetry); Myth & legend told as fiction

Gudrun is headstrong, proud and the most beautiful woman in Iceland. The tragic story of how she comes to betray and destroy the only man she has ever truly loved lies at the heart of this forceful family saga, which traces the passions and blood feuds of three generations of strong women, wise leaders and hot-headed warriors. Written around 1245 but telling of earlier centuries, when magic rites and sorcery clashed with spread of Christianity throughout a rapidly changing Viking world, this tale of revenge slayings and sacrifice, desire and regret, is one of the best loved works of Icelandic literature. The story of Bolli Bollason, Gudrun's adored son, and his fortune-seeking travels, also appears in this edition.

By: Leifur Eiricksson
Introduction by: Bergljót S. Kristjánsdóttir
Translated by: Keneva Kunz
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 206g
ISBN: 9780140447750
ISBN 10: 014044775X
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 13 June 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Some believe that The Saga of the People of Laxardal was written by a woman.