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This massive volume—often called a "brick" for its 700+ pages—is more than just a history book. It is a collection of prose narratives originally written in the 13th and 14th centuries, chronicling the lives of the early settlers of Iceland from roughly 930 to 1030 AD. Why This Selection Matters
Unlike the flowery romances of medieval Europe, the Sagas are famously . They read like modern thrillers or courtroom dramas. Iceland book run (summer 2015) part 3 - LiveJournal
While there are dozens of sagas in existence, this specific Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition brings together the "greatest hits" that define the genre. Here are a few highlights you’ll find inside:
This massive volume—often called a "brick" for its 700+ pages—is more than just a history book. It is a collection of prose narratives originally written in the 13th and 14th centuries, chronicling the lives of the early settlers of Iceland from roughly 930 to 1030 AD. Why This Selection Matters
Unlike the flowery romances of medieval Europe, the Sagas are famously . They read like modern thrillers or courtroom dramas. Iceland book run (summer 2015) part 3 - LiveJournal The Sagas of Icelanders: A Selection
While there are dozens of sagas in existence, this specific Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition brings together the "greatest hits" that define the genre. Here are a few highlights you’ll find inside: This massive volume—often called a "brick" for its