Project Gutenberg 2008-03-21 Public domain in the USA. 84 Gourdault, J. (Jules) 1838 1912 Gourdault, Jules Njáls saga. French Gunnar et Nial scènes et moeurs de la vieille Islande Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Gunnar et Nial" by J. Gourdault is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in 10th century Iceland, and it seeks to recreate the spirit of the old Norse sagas while exploring themes of honor, revenge, and the dynamics of Viking society. The main characters, Gunnar and Nial, embody the duality of strength and wisdom, representing the tension between physical prowess and intellectual strategy in a world governed by fierce codes of honor. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the harsh and dramatic landscape of Iceland, describing its unique geography and the challenges faced by its inhabitants. It sets up a backdrop of personal and social interactions through the lens of Viking culture, notably highlighting Gunnar as the valiant warrior admired for his strength and valor, as well as Nial, the thoughtful and wise counselor. The author establishes a vivid picture of life during this time, including the significance of family, honor, and the land, while hinting at a looming conflict as the characters become embroiled in a narrative of rivalry and vengeance. The intricate dynamics between Gunnar, Nial, and their world promise an engaging journey into the rich tapestry of Norse mythology and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Legends -- Iceland Sagas -- Translations into French PT Text FR Littérature Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 360113 2025-08-10T09:30:37.808505 text/html 409743 2008-03-21T10:54:50 text/html 1189908 2025-08-10T09:30:47.938434 application/epub+zip 1194523 2025-08-10T09:30:41.159522 application/epub+zip 192423 2025-08-10T09:30:38.702490 application/epub+zip 2297626 2025-08-10T09:30:52.071400 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2270836 2025-08-10T09:30:45.801437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324463 2022-09-11T12:31:04.391801 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 323273 2025-08-10T09:30:36.894480 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 323214 2008-03-21T10:54:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 315014 2008-03-21T10:55:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20640 2025-08-10T09:30:52.209417 application/rdf+xml 9136 2025-08-10T09:30:39.219482 image/jpeg 2573 2025-08-10T09:30:38.962476 image/jpeg 125758 2008-03-21T10:55:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 124420 2008-03-21T10:55:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1145921 2008-03-21T10:55:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 1193532 2025-08-10T09:30:37.910523 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