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Uniform Title: Grettis saga. English
Title: The Saga of Grettir the Strong: Grettir's Saga
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grettis_saga
Credits: Produced by Douglas B. Killings, and David Reid, and John Servilio, and David Widger
Summary: "The Saga of Grettir the Strong: Grettir's Saga" by an Unknown Author is a historical saga written in early 14th century Icelandic. The narrative centers around the exploits of Grettir, a strong and somewhat contentious figure, set against the backdrop of Viking society and its tumultuous events, including battles, familial ties, and the quest for honor. The opening of the saga introduces Onund, a Viking warrior who engages in various battles and relationships that pave the way for Grettir's story. Onund's valiant fights against King Harald and his eventual conflict with other Vikings set the tone of bravery and conflict typical of Viking sagas. As Grettir's lineage is revealed through connections to Onund, the saga foreshadows Grettir's own struggles with strength, rebellion, and the consequences that come with being a formidable figure in a harsh world. This portion engages readers by immersing them in a historical context filled with valor, personal conflict, and the rich tapestry of Viking lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Unknown
EBook No.: 347
Published: Jul 5, 2008
Downloads: 309
Language: English
Subject: Sagas -- Translations into English
Subject: Vikings -- Fiction
Subject: Grettir Ásmundarson, 996-1031 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Grettis saga. English
Title: The Saga of Grettir the Strong: Grettir's Saga
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grettis_saga
Credits: Produced by Douglas B. Killings, and David Reid, and John Servilio, and David Widger
Summary: "The Saga of Grettir the Strong: Grettir's Saga" by an Unknown Author is a historical saga written in early 14th century Icelandic. The narrative centers around the exploits of Grettir, a strong and somewhat contentious figure, set against the backdrop of Viking society and its tumultuous events, including battles, familial ties, and the quest for honor. The opening of the saga introduces Onund, a Viking warrior who engages in various battles and relationships that pave the way for Grettir's story. Onund's valiant fights against King Harald and his eventual conflict with other Vikings set the tone of bravery and conflict typical of Viking sagas. As Grettir's lineage is revealed through connections to Onund, the saga foreshadows Grettir's own struggles with strength, rebellion, and the consequences that come with being a formidable figure in a harsh world. This portion engages readers by immersing them in a historical context filled with valor, personal conflict, and the rich tapestry of Viking lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Unknown
EBook No.: 347
Published: Jul 5, 2008
Downloads: 309
Language: English
Subject: Sagas -- Translations into English
Subject: Vikings -- Fiction
Subject: Grettir Ásmundarson, 996-1031 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.