Project Gutenberg 2004-06-26 Public domain in the USA. 110 Eiríkr Magnússon 1833 1913 Eirikr Magnusson Magnússon, Eiríkr Eiríkur Magnússon Morris, William 1834 1896 Morris, William M. The Story of Grettir the Strong Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Bill Hershey, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Story of Grettir the Strong" by Eiríkr Magnússon and William Morris is a historical saga translated from Old Norse, rooted in the narrative traditions of Icelandic literature. Written in the late 19th century, this tale recounts the adventures and misfortunes of Grettir, a strong and rebellious character, as he navigates themes of fate, honor, and the trials of a life marked by both supernatural encounters and human conflicts. The opening of the saga introduces Grettir's ancestry, tracing his lineage back to notable Viking figures and setting the context for his eventual rise and fall. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about Grettir's unusually difficult childhood, marked by resentment and disobedience towards his father, Asmund. The early chapters depict a series of events that highlight Grettir’s strength and propensity for trouble, such as his reckless behavior that leads to tragic outcomes for those around him. These formative years establish the foundation for his character, foreshadowing the tumultuous path he will take as the saga progresses. The opening sets the stage for Grettir's eventual outlaw status and explores the complexities of his relationships with family and foes alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Sagas -- Translations into English Grettir Ásmundarson, 996-1031 -- Romances PT Text Fantasy Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 810215 2025-07-05T15:53:56.246600 text/html 692643 2024-10-28T19:50:31 text/html 292457 2025-07-05T15:54:11.518462 application/epub+zip 308307 2025-07-05T15:53:59.958518 application/epub+zip 308308 2025-07-05T15:53:57.900535 application/epub+zip 716402 2025-07-05T15:54:19.639455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532627 2025-07-05T15:54:09.696551 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490803 2022-09-06T22:16:17.506126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 548998 2023-10-06T06:30:22.206297 text/plain 529215 2024-10-28T19:50:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17290 2025-07-05T15:54:19.792449 application/rdf+xml 14364 2025-07-05T15:53:58.528519 image/jpeg 3969 2025-07-05T15:53:58.212568 image/jpeg 275461 2025-07-05T15:53:56.297598 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia