Eyrbyggja Saga by Hermann Palsson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Eyrbyggja Saga by Hermann Palsson, Paul Edwards An Icelandic saga which mixes realism with wild gothic imagination and history with eerie tales of hauntings. It dramatizes a 13th century view of the past, from the pagan anarchy of the Viking age to the settlement of Iceland, the coming of Christianity and the beginnings of organized society. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An Icelandic saga which mixes realism with wild gothic imagination and history with eerie tales of hauntings. It dramatizes a 13th century view of the past, from the pagan anarchy of the Viking age to the settlement of Iceland, the coming of Christianity and the beginnings of organized society. Author Biography Paul and Sarah Edwards are the bestselling coauthors of numerous books, including Finding Your Perfect Work, The Best Home Businesses for the 21st Century, and Making Money in Cyberspace. They provide millions of people with informative and inspirational advice on self-employment through their radio and television shows, their online venues, and their popular newspaper and magazine columns. Table of Contents Eyrbyggja Saga IntroductionNote on the TranslationList of Characters1. Ketil Flat-Nose2. Bjorn is outlawed3. Thorolf Mostur-Beard4. Thorolf goes to Iceland5. In the Hebrides6. Bjorn goes to Iceland7. Other settlers8. Thorolf Twist-Foot9. Desecration10. Terms of Settlement11. Thorstein Cod-Biter dies12. A new generation13. Snorri travels to Norway14. Snorri wins Helgafell15. Snorri the Priest16. Gunnlaugs mishap17. Illugi the Black18. Hostilities19. After the fight20. Sorcerers put to death21. Arnkels advice22. Exile23. Insults24. Eirik the Red25. The Swedish berserks26. Attempt on Snorris life27. Thorgerd gets help28. The end of the berserks29. A love affair30. Thorolf Twist-Foot31. Arson32. Ulfar is killed33. Thorolf Twist-Foot dies34. Thorolfs ghost35. New troubles36. Attempt on Arnkels life37. Arnkel is killed38. Settlement39. A new dispute40. Bjorn comes back to Iceland41. A marriage offer42. Attempt on Arnbjorns life43. The price of a slave44. The Battle of Alfta Fjord45. The Battle of Vigra Fjord46. Settlement47. Attempt on Bjorns life48. To Greenland49. Christianity in Iceland50. Thorgunna51. Thorgunna dies52. An omen53. The hauntings begin54. More ghosts55. The ghosts are banished56. Snorris enemies57. Ospak58. Fighting59. More looting60. Thorir is killed61. Alf and Snorri62. The criminals are killed63. Thorolf comes back from the dead64. In the New World65. Snorris descendantsGlossary of Personal NamesBibliographical NotesMap of West Coast of Iceland Details ISBN0140445307 Short Title EYRBYGGJA SAGA Pages 192 Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 0140445307 ISBN-13 9780140445305 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1989 Translator Hermann Palsson Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Icelandic Illustrations maps Edition 1st Tag pengblackclassics DOI 10.1604/9780140445305 UK Release Date 1989-01-26 Author Paul Edwards Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Publication Date 1989-01-26 Alternative 9780141913681 DEWEY 839 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-05-24 AU Release Date 2006-05-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1083577;

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