Egil's Saga
anon, Bernard Scudder (translator)
Egil's Saga tells the story of the long and brutal life of tenth-century warrior-poet and farmer Egil Skallagrimsson: a morally ambiguous character who was at once the composer of intricately beautiful poetry, and a physical grotesque capable of staggering brutality. The saga recounts Egil's progression from youthful savagery to mature wisdom as he struggles to avenge his father's exile from Norway, defend his honour against the Norwegian King Erik Bloodaxe, and fight for the English King Athelstan in his battles against Scotland. Exploring issues as diverse as the question of loyalty, the power of poetry, and the relationship between two brothers who love the same woman, Egil's Saga is a fascinating depiction of a deeply human character.
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Yıl:
1997
Baskı:
2004
Yayımcı:
Penguin Books
Dil:
english
Sayfalar:
288
ISBN 10:
0141930527
ISBN 13:
9780141930527
Seriler:
Penguin Classics
Dosya:
AZW3 , 2.13 MB
IPFS:
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english, 1997