The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald by W. G. Collingwood and Jón Stefánsson

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Translator Collingwood, W. G. (William Gershom), 1854-1932
Translator Jón Stefánsson, 1862-
Uniform Title Kormáks saga. English
Title The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Doublas B. Killings and David Widger
Summary "The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald" by W. G. Collingwood and Jón Stefánsson is a historical account originally penned in Icelandic sometime between the mid-13th century and early 14th century and later translated in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Cormac, a compelling character descended from notable Viking ancestors, who navigates love, conflict, and the aspirations of a skald (poet) against the backdrop of Norse culture and mythology. The beginning of the tale introduces Cormac's forebears, laying a foundation of valor and tragedy that sets the stage for his own turbulent life. Cormac's father, Ogmund, is depicted as a formidable warrior who seeks both glory and a wife for his son. As the narrative unfolds, the conflicts surrounding love—particularly Cormac's unyielding desire for Steingerd, the daughter of a neighboring chief—grow intricately tangled with themes of honor and fate, leading to Cormac's eventual confrontations and trials that foreshadow his dramatic fate. The opening chapters effectively create a rich tapestry of familial duty, ambitious quests, and the poetic nature of Cormac, establishing a deep connection that draws readers into the complexities of his character and his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Kormákr Ögmundarson, approximately 935-970 -- Romances
Subject Sagas -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 265
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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