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 |
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| 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 | Jul 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 196 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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