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Deze epische saga vertelt de verhalen van de vroege IJslandse kolonisten, waarbij hun familievete, heroïsche strijd en ingewikkelde relaties worden verkend. Duik in een wereld van Vikinghoofden, dappere daden en de meedogenloze strijd om te overleven in een ruig maar prachtig landschap. Deze verhalen gaan in op thema's als eer, wraak, recht en lot die de levens van de eerste IJslanders vormden. Het biedt een boeiend inzicht in de stichtingsverhalen van een van Europa's meest fascinerende literaire tradities.

Bandamanna Saga
Laxdaela Saga
Njals Saga
The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Rafn the Skald (1869)
The Saga of Grettir the Strong
Grettis Saga

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  • Grettis Saga

    The Story of Grettir the Strong

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    William Morris, a pivotal figure in the arts and crafts movement, made significant contributions as a textile designer and writer. His influence on early 20th-century decoration is notable, but he is also recognized as a Romantic writer and a forerunner of modern fantasy, inspiring authors like J.R.R. Tolkien. This republished work includes a new introductory biography and presents Morris's classic writings—fiction, poetry, and essays—in affordable, high-quality editions, preserving the original text and artwork.

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  • The Saga of Grettir the Strong

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    Composed at the end of the fourteenth century by an unknown author, The Saga of Grettir the Strong is one of the last great Icelandic sagas. It relates the tale of Grettir, an eleventh-century warrior struggling to hold on to the values of a heroic age becoming eclipsed by Christianity and a more pastoral lifestyle.

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  • The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Rafn the Skald (1869)

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    Exploring the contributions of William Morris, this work highlights his dual legacy as a significant textile designer and a Romantic writer who shaped modern fantasy literature. Born in 1834, Morris's influence extended to church and home decoration in the early 20th century, while his literary creations inspired renowned authors like J.R.R. Tolkien. This edition includes a new introductory biography and aims to present his classic works in accessible, high-quality formats, preserving the original text and artwork.

    The Saga of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Rafn the Skald (1869)

  • Njals Saga

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    Die Saga von Njal ist eine um das Jahr 1000 handelnde Prosaerzählung[...]. Aufgezeichnet um 1280 ist sie nicht nur der umfangreichste, sondern auch künstlerisch bedeutendste Text aus der Blütezeit der Isländersagas, und sie gilt als Islands bleibender Beitrag zur Weltliteratur. Die vorliegende Neuübersetzung, die möglichst nahe an das altisländische Original heranführen soll, wird ergänzt durch Kommentare zum Kultur- und Entstehungsmilieu. (Amazon) Hans-Peter Naumann (translator)

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  • Laxdaela Saga

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    Written around 1245 by an unknown author, the Laxdaela Saga is an extraordinary tale of conflicting kinships and passionate love, and one of the most compelling works of Icelandic literature. Covering 150 years in the lives of the inhabitants of the community of Laxriverdale, the saga focuses primarily upon the story of Gudrun Osvif's-daughter: a proud, beautiful, vain and desirable figure, who is forced into an unhappy marriage and destroys the only man she has truly loved – her husband's best friend. A moving tale of murder and sacrifice, romance and regret, the Laxdaela Saga is also a fascinating insight into an era of radical change – a time when the Age of Chivalry was at its fullest flower in continental Europe, and the Christian faith was making its impact felt upon the Viking world.

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  • Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald by William Morris, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

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    Set in the rich tapestry of Icelandic lore, this saga introduces the intriguing characters of Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald. It explores themes of rivalry, honor, and the power of storytelling through the lives of these two compelling figures. As the first Icelandic saga translated into English, it offers readers a unique glimpse into the culture and traditions of medieval Iceland, blending adventure with deep-rooted historical significance.

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  • Njal's Saga (The Saga of Burnt Njal)

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    This epic narrative features battles, blood feuds, and adventurous voyages throughout the Scandinavian world, intertwined with supernatural elements like ghostly apparitions and prophetic dreams. The story showcases a range of compelling characters, including Gunnar, a warrior who despises violence; Flosi, a cunning schemer; Gudmund the Powerful; and Njal, who possesses second sight but tragically cannot avert his family's fate. The blend of heroism and poignant themes makes this saga a standout in Icelandic literature.

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  • Eyrbyggja Saga

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    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.

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  • Laxdaela Saga

    The Saga Of The Men Of Salmon River Dale

    • 164bladzijden
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    The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian text, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing affordable, high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original work.

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  • Eirik the Red and other Icelandic Sagas

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    The remote and inhospitable landscape of Iceland made it a perfect breeding-ground for heroes. The first Norsemen to colonize it in 860 found that the fight for survival demanded high courage and tough self reliance; it also nurtured a stern sense of duty and an uncompromising view of destiny. The Icelandic sagas relate the adventurous lives of individuals and families between 930 and 1030, which began as oral tales but were skilfully documented in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and are now regarded as written literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

    Eirik the Red and other Icelandic Sagas

  • Grettir's Saga

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    A sweeping epic of the Viking Age, Grettir's Saga follows the life of the outlaw Grettir the Strong as he battles against sorcery, bad luck, and the vengefulness of his enemies. Among the most famous and widely read of Iceland's sagas, this new translation features extensive illustrative material to elucidate the story.

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  • Njal's Saga

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    Set in the Icelandic Commonwealth between 960 and 1020 AD, this saga intricately weaves a tale of blood feuds and enduring friendships among its notable characters, including the noble Gunnar and the wise lawyer Njal. It explores profound themes of loyalty, marriage, family honor, and the tragic consequences of revenge. Divided into three parts, it chronicles the deep bond between Gunnar and Njal, the fallout from vengeance, and the retribution faced by Flosi and Kari. This edition features a translation by George Webbe Dasent and is printed on premium acid-free paper.

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  • Njal's Saga

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    Set around the time of Iceland's conversion to Christianity, this saga follows a 50 year blood-feud. The narrative focuses on Njal Thorgeirsson who, along with his family, is burnt alive in his home. The saga exposes the cathatic power of vengance and inadequacy of the law. schovat popis

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  • Egil's Saga

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    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.

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  • Die Grettis Saga

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    Der Roman erzählt die Lebensgeschichte von Grettir dem Starken. Es ist eine der bekanntesten und gleichzeitig eine der längsten Isländersagas, die von dem unangepaßten und schwierigen Grettir erzählt. Er überlebt nur unter dramatischen Umständen in der unwirtlichen Natur Islands, erwirbt sich mit seiner Körperkraft und seiner Intelligenz großen Ruhm, wird später jedoch geächtet und muß fliehen, bis er schließlich in einem Fjord im Norden des Landes den Tod findet.

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  • Njal's Saga

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    Proclaimed as one of the finest Icelandic sagas, this text was written in about 1280 and refers to events a couple of centuries earlier. It is full of the details of everyday life, as well as the social structures of the society in which they take place.

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  • Njal's saga

    Written in the thirteenth century, Njal's Saga is a story that explores perennial human problems-from failed marriages to divided loyalties, from the law's inability to curb human passions to the terrible consequences when decent men and women are swept up in a tide of violence beyond their control. It is populated by memorable and complex characters like Gunnar of Hlidarendi, a powerful warrior with an aversion to killing, and the not-so-villainous Mord Valgardsson. Full of dreams, strange prophecies, violent power struggles, and fragile peace agreements, Njal's Saga tells the compelling story of a fifty-year blood feud that, despite its distance from us in time and place, is driven by passions familiar to us all. This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction, chronology, index of characters, plot summary, explanatory notes, maps, and suggestions for further reading.

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  • Egil's Saga

    • 228bladzijden
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    As a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian text, this book preserves the historical significance and cultural value of its content. Readers may encounter imperfections typical of aged works, such as marks and marginalia. This reprint aims to protect and promote literature by providing an accessible, high-quality edition that remains true to the original, ensuring that important works continue to be available for future generations.

    Egil's Saga