The Sagas of Icelanders: Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition (World of the Sagas)
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Introduction: Robert KelloggIntroduction: Various
Introduction: Jane Smiley
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-03-01
ISBN: 0141000031
Number of pages: 848
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: Sagas of Icelanders
Summary: 5 Stars
For anyone wanting to begin reading Icelandic Literature this has to be the starting point. The collection offers a broad mix of material; from the longer more famous pieces such as Egil's Saga, to the shorter unknown works such as The Saga of Ref the Sly. The titles chosen offer a varied and colourful collection, especially as it groups together so many of the lesser known tales that have for a long time escaped the reader through bad translation and lack of stock. The stories are placed in context by both the critical introduction and by the reference section, though these are only short pieces, their value is considerable, while the useful bibliography leads the interested party towards the more detailed texts available. It is a shame that many of the translators have written in such a scholarly way; the language can become bland at times, this is especially true of the poetry, particularly in Egil's saga, where other additions have provided more vivid and touching stanza translations. Apart from this lack of artistic espression the book remains a marvel, beautifully laid out with a nice feel to it. Packed with bloody battles, wonderfully named characters (Hkraki Filth and Eirik Bloodaxe to name just a few), wicked women and unpronounceable placenames. European literature owes the Icelanders a great deal.
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