A sweeping epic of the Viking Age, Grettir's Saga follows the life
of the outlaw Grettir the Strong as he battles against sorcery, bad
luck, and the vengefulness of his enemies. Feared by many, Grettir
is a warrior and also a poet and a lover. Unable to resolve the
dispute that has outlawed him, he lives outside the bounds of
family life and he roams the countryside, ridding Iceland and
Norway of berserker warriors, trolls, and the walking dead. The
saga presents a poignant story of medieval Icelandic society,
combining details of everyday legal disputes with folklore and
legend. With its scathing humor, explicit verses, and fantastic
monsters, Grettir's Saga is among the most famous and widely read
of Iceland's epics. In addition to Jesse Byock's lively new
translation, this edition includes extensive maps, genealogies,
illustrations, a chronology and glossary, as well as helpful notes,
an up-to-date bibliography, and thorough introduction exploring the
saga in the context of other works of Icelandic and medieval
literature.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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