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Title: Laxdæla Saga
Translated from the Icelandic

Alternate Title: Laxdaela Saga

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Sankar Viswanathan, and Online
Distributed Proofreading Team of Distributed Proofreaders
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Summary: "Laxdæla Saga" by Muriel A. C. Press is a historical saga written in the 14th century. This narrative provides an intricate account of the lives and adventures of prominent families in Iceland, beginning with the Viking era and delving into familial relations, social dynamics, and conflicts. Central characters include notable figures like Ketill Flatnose and his descendants, especially focusing on their migration from Norway to Iceland and their subsequent developments in their new homeland. The opening of "Laxdæla Saga" introduces the lineage of Ketill Flatnose, a nobleman from Norway, and outlines the challenges his family faces due to the rising power of King Harald. As tensions mount, Ketill and his sons decide to leave Norway, each pursuing their destinies in Iceland. Ketill's daughter Unn, known as "the Deep-minded," also embarks on a significant journey, showcasing the prominent roles women play in this saga. The stage is set for a rich tale of migration, land acquisition, and the establishment of legacies in the harsh but inspiring landscape of Iceland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Press, Muriel A. C.

EBook No.: 17803

Published: Feb 20, 2006

Downloads: 192

Language: English

Subject: Sagas -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Laxdæla Saga
Translated from the Icelandic

Alternate Title: Laxdaela Saga

Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Sankar Viswanathan, and Online
Distributed Proofreading Team of Distributed Proofreaders
Europe at http: //dp.rastko.net

Summary: "Laxdæla Saga" by Muriel A. C. Press is a historical saga written in the 14th century. This narrative provides an intricate account of the lives and adventures of prominent families in Iceland, beginning with the Viking era and delving into familial relations, social dynamics, and conflicts. Central characters include notable figures like Ketill Flatnose and his descendants, especially focusing on their migration from Norway to Iceland and their subsequent developments in their new homeland. The opening of "Laxdæla Saga" introduces the lineage of Ketill Flatnose, a nobleman from Norway, and outlines the challenges his family faces due to the rising power of King Harald. As tensions mount, Ketill and his sons decide to leave Norway, each pursuing their destinies in Iceland. Ketill's daughter Unn, known as "the Deep-minded," also embarks on a significant journey, showcasing the prominent roles women play in this saga. The stage is set for a rich tale of migration, land acquisition, and the establishment of legacies in the harsh but inspiring landscape of Iceland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Translator: Press, Muriel A. C.

EBook No.: 17803

Published: Feb 20, 2006

Downloads: 192

Language: English

Subject: Sagas -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.