Project Gutenberg 2004-11-11 Public domain in the USA. 197 Unknown The Story of Burnt Njal: The Great Icelandic Tribune, Jurist, and Counsellor Unknown Icelandic authors, 13th century Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nj%C3%A1ls_saga E-text produced, edited, and prepared by Douglas B. Killings. Document scanning provided by David Reid and John Servilio "The Story of Burnt Njal: The Great Icelandic Tribune, Jurist, and Counsellor" is an epic saga originally written in Icelandic during the 13th century. Following the historical and legendary events of Iceland, the story revolves around the complex relationships and conflicts among prominent figures of the time, including the notable characters Njal and his family, alongside others such as Hauskuld and Hrut. Their tales explore themes of honor, revenge, and the intricacies of law and justice in Viking society. The opening of the saga introduces several key characters, primarily focusing on a man named Fiddle Mord and his daughter Unna, whose beauty and dowry spark interest from aspiring suitors. We see familial dynamics and tensions play out as Hrut, urged by his brother Hauskuld, seeks to marry Unna. Their engagement sets the stage for future conflicts and relationships, showcasing the societal pressures and legal customs of the time. As the narrative unfolds, we glean insights into the broader societal norms and personal ambitions of the Icelandic clans, hinting at the rich tapestry of alliances and disputes that will ensue throughout the saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Njáll Þorgursson, approximately 930-1011 PT Text Best Books Ever Listings Biographies Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature 810945 2025-10-01T05:57:07.512673 text/html 810766 810588 2025-01-01T06:13:21.600257 2023-10-01T05:46:30.448482 text/html text/html 367663 2025-10-01T05:57:20.577096 application/epub+zip 376998 2025-10-01T05:57:11.870651 application/epub+zip 350793 2025-10-01T05:57:10.223620 application/epub+zip 750720 2025-10-01T05:57:26.246044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 706764 2025-10-01T05:57:19.045139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 565375 2022-09-01T06:35:42.776666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 715694 2025-10-01T05:57:06.929637 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 715146 2021-01-01T09:44:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 244916 2021-01-01T09:44:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18137 2025-10-01T05:57:26.377025 application/rdf+xml 23119 2025-10-01T05:57:10.745621 image/jpeg 4269 2025-10-01T05:57:10.475605 image/jpeg 355685 2025-10-01T05:57:07.569640 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 More titles under Anonymous