Publisher's Synopsis
""Kiartan, The Icelander: A Tragedy"" is a play written by Howard Newman. The story is set in medieval Iceland and follows the tragic love story of Kiartan and Gudrun. Kiartan, a nobleman, and Gudrun, a beautiful and wealthy woman, fall deeply in love. However, their love is forbidden by Gudrun's father, who arranges for her to marry another man. Despite their separation, Kiartan and Gudrun remain deeply in love and continue to meet in secret. Eventually, their love is discovered, leading to a series of tragic events that ultimately lead to their downfall. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of defying societal norms. It is a gripping tale of passion and tragedy that will leave readers deeply moved.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
