Sign-In
Cart
The Story of Grettir the Strong
Paperback
Classic FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher Price: $20.99
Please select the version of book you would like to purchase.
ISBN10: 9360465194
ISBN13: 9789360465193
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jan 1 2024
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789360465193
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jan 1 2024
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Story of Grettir the Strong, by Eiríkr Magnússon and William Morris, unfolds as an Icelandic saga, chronicling the life and exploits of the legendary hero, Grettir Ásmundarson. Set in medieval Iceland, the narrative strains Grettir's adventure from a skilled and powerful warrior to an outlaw condemned to a life of solitude. Grettir's individual is complicated, embodying both energy and vulnerability. His exploits variety from courageous battles and heroic feats to confrontations with supernatural forces, taking pictures the essence of Icelandic sagas. The authors, Magnússon and Morris, skillfully preserve the poetic and evocative traits of the original text, permitting readers to immerse themselves within the rich cultural and historic tapestry of medieval Iceland. As the tale unfolds, Grettir grapples with the outcomes of his actions and the demanding situations posed via societal expectations. Themes of isolation, destiny, and the consequences of 1's picks permeate the narrative, presenting profound insights into the human condition. The Story of Grettir the Strong now not best serves as an enticing saga filled with epic adventures however additionally affords a window into the cultural history of Iceland. Magnússon and Morris, thru their translation, hold the timeless charm of the original saga, making Grettir's tale a long lasting and captivating exploration of honor, destiny, and the indomitable power of the human spirit.
Also from
Magnusson, Eirikr
The Story of the Volsungs (Volsunga Saga): With Excerpts from The Poetic Edda
Morris, William
Magnusson, Eirikr
Paperback
$13.79
The Story of the Volsungs (Volsunga Saga): With Excerpts from The Poetic Edda (Hardcover)
Morris, William
Magnusson, Eirikr
Hardcover
$26.93
The Saga library (Volume I): The Story of Howard The Halt. The Story of The Banded Men. The Story of Hen Thorir. done into English out of the Icelandi
Magnusson, Eirikr
Morris, William
Paperback
$26.72
Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society
Magnusson, Eirikr
Paperback
$14.99
The Stories Of The Kings Of Norway V1: Called The Round World, Heimskringla
Sturluson, Snorri
Paperback
$35.95
Lilja, The Lily: An Icelandic Religious Poem Of The Fourteenth Century (1870)
Asgrimsson, Eysteinn
Paperback
$25.95
The Stories Of The Kings Of Norway V1: Called The Round World, Heimskringla
Sturluson, Snorri
Paperback
$33.95
Lilja, The Lily: An Icelandic Religious Poem Of The Fourteenth Century (1870)
Asgrimsson, Eysteinn
Paperback
$18.36
The Stories Of The Kings Of Norway V1: Called The Round World, Heimskringla
Sturluson, Snorri
Hardcover
$48.95
Lilja, The Lily: An Icelandic Religious Poem Of The Fourteenth Century (1870)
Asgrimsson, Eysteinn
Hardcover
$40.95
Lilja, The Lily: An Icelandic Religious Poem Of The Fourteenth Century (1870)
Asgrimsson, Eysteinn
Hardcover
$40.95
The Stories Of The Kings Of Norway V1: Called The Round World, Heimskringla
Sturluson, Snorri
Hardcover
$50.95
Also in
Literary Fiction
The Torrents of Spring: A Romantic Novel in Honor of the Passing of a Great Race
Hemingway, Ernest
Hardcover
From $5.69
The Patrick Melrose Novels: Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope, and Mother's Milk
St Aubyn, Edward
Paperback
From $9.99
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
Kuang, R. F.
Paperback
$18.00