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Title: Egil's Saga Condition: New Author: Leifur Eiriksson Contributor: Bernard Scudder (Edited by), Ornulfur Thorsson (Edited by), Svanhildur Oskarsdottir (Introduction by) Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0140447709 EAN: 9780140447705 ISBN: 9780140447705 Publisher: Penguin Classics Genre: Literary Criticism Release Date: 30/09/2004 Description: Egil's Saga tells the story of the long and brutal life of tenth-century warrior-poet and farmer Egil Skallagrimsson: a morally ambiguous character who was at once the composer of intricately beautiful poetry, and a physical grotesque capable of staggering brutality. The saga recounts Egil's progression from youthful savagery to mature wisdom as he struggles to avenge his father's exile from Norway, defend his honour against the Norwegian King Erik Bloodaxe, and fight for the English King Athelstan in his battles against Scotland. Exploring issues as diverse as the question of loyalty, the power of poetry, and the relationship between two brothers who love the same woman, Egil's Saga is a fascinating depiction of a deeply human character. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 198mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 17mm Item Weight: 213g Release Year: 2004 Missing Information?
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