SAGAS OF ICELANDERS, THE. A Selection
by Thorsson, Örnólfur, ed. Preface by Jane Smiley. Introduction by Robert Kellogg
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New York 2000. A unique body of medieval literature, the Sagas rank with the worlds greatest literary treasures. Many believe that these literary marvels are a precursor to our Western modern tradition of narrative realism. The 11 sagas and 6 shorter tales in this volume recount the adventures of the settlers who first came from Norway to Icelands shores and how they founded a unique commonwealth of chieftains in this brave new world of towering mountains and lonely fjords. Thirty translators were selected for this monumental project. Includes historical tables, illustrations, diagrams, and a glossary. , English, Year2000, Illust. B/W13, Illust. Color, ISBN 0670889903, Code 4427. Clothbound w/ Jacket, In Pristine Condition, Index. Pages 782, Size 9 1/2x 6 1/2
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4427
- Title
- SAGAS OF ICELANDERS, THE. A Selection
- Author
- Thorsson, Örnólfur, ed. Preface by Jane Smiley. Introduction by Robert Kellogg
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0670889903
- ISBN 13
- 9780670889907
- Publisher
- Viking Adult
- Place of Publication
- New York 2000
- This edition first published
- 2000-04-03
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ART CONSULTING: SCANDINAVIA, Books on Art & Architecture since 1986 is a mail order company, which imports and distributes books mainly on art, architecture, design including textiles, ceramics, glass, interior design, furniture design etc. in addition to photography but also in a more limited fashion history, literature, archeology, anthropology, children's books, cook books and more.
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