Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Egil Skallagrimsson is a book written by Snorri Sturluson, originally published in 1893. The book is an Icelandic family history that covers the ninth and tenth centuries, focusing on the life and adventures of Egil Skallagrimsson, a legendary warrior and poet from Iceland. The book is divided into 80 chapters and is written in prose, with occasional poetic passages. It is a vivid portrayal of life in medieval Iceland, including descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and everyday life. The book is considered a masterpiece of Icelandic literature and has been translated into many languages. It is an important source for scholars studying the history and culture of Iceland during the Viking Age.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.
