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Egil's Saga, with its powerfully lucid narrative, monumentalizes its hero's deeds as well as his inner life; it ranks among the most outstanding literary productions of Iceland and of the European Middle Ages.

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288 pages
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English
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Everyman Paperbacks
Publication date

March 15, 1993
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5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
ISBN-10

0460872656
ISBN-13

978-0460872652
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Publisher : Everyman Paperbacks (March 15, 1993)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 0460872656
ISBN-13 : 978-0460872652
Item Weight : 6.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #12,024,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #606 in Norse & Icelandic Sagas (Books)

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Adam F

good translation (out of print)

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017

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This translation is out of print, but well worth searching for. The text is clearly written, and the poetry sections have been translated separately by a knowledgeable poet. This makes a significant difference.

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George R Dekle

The Viking Poet

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2001

There is a difference between Hollywood style machismo and true manhood. Compare Rambo to Egil Skallagrimson and prepare to be enlightened. Egil was an ugly, irascible, Herculean figure who would truly deserve the Biblical appellation "mighty man of valor" if it weren't for the persistent rumors that he was descended from Trolls. He may have been a flawed man, but he was nevertheless a man.
Egil lived hard, fought lustily, and sinned mightily, but he was also capable of great virtue. He was also an accomplished poet, and could improvise verse appropriate to almost any situation.
"Egil's Saga" provides a wonderful window into the harsh world of the Vikings, and it does so by telling the story of four generations of Viking chieftans. We begin with Kveldulf, then take up the story of his son, Skallagrim, and then tell Egil's story. Egil is, of course, the most remarkable man of his line. Given Egil's tumultuous life, it is a wonder that he died of old age. His son Thorstein becomes a farmer and a Christian, but the teachings of the Prince of Peace don't prevent Thorstein's son Skuli from embarking on pillaging expeditions.

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Bodvarr

Egil's Saga

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2001

Egil Skallagrimsson was a Viking that stood out even in his time. His saga is packed with all the adventure, mystery and magic that one would expect from a viking era story. If you are intrested in Vikings or Viking life Egil's saga is a gateway into that wonderfull world. I highly recomend this for all who are even a little curious, it will spark a passion that you never knew that you had. (Axe and shield not included)

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