The Story Of Egil Skallagrimsson

The Story Of Egil Skallagrimsson Being An Icelandic Family History Of The Ninth And Tenth Centuries (1893)

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The Story Of Egil Skallagrimsson: Being An Icelandic Family History Of The Ninth And Tenth Centuries is a book written by Snorri Sturluson and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Egil Skallagrimsson, an Icelandic warrior and poet who lived in the ninth and tenth centuries. The book is a family history of Egil's clan, the Skallagr������msson, and it provides a detailed account of their lives, including their battles, alliances, and relationships. The book is written in Old Icelandic and is considered one of the greatest works of Icelandic literature. It is also an important source of information about Viking culture and society, as well as the history of Iceland. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Viking history, Icelandic literature, or the history of the ninth and tenth centuries.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781165972227
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 242
Weight: 526g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 17mm