Project Gutenberg 2004-11-11 Public domain in the USA. 59 Unknown The Story of Burnt Njal: The Great Icelandic Tribune, Jurist, and Counsellor Unknown Icelandic authors, 13th century E-text produced, edited, and prepared by Douglas B. Killings. Document scanning provided by David Reid and John Servilio "The Story of Burnt Njal: The Great Icelandic Tribune, Jurist, and Counsellor" is an epic saga originally written in Icelandic during the 13th century. Following the historical and legendary events of Iceland, the story revolves around the complex relationships and conflicts among prominent figures of the time, including the notable characters Njal and his family, alongside others such as Hauskuld and Hrut. Their tales explore themes of honor, revenge, and the intricacies of law and justice in Viking society. The opening of the saga introduces several key characters, primarily focusing on a man named Fiddle Mord and his daughter Unna, whose beauty and dowry spark interest from aspiring suitors. We see familial dynamics and tensions play out as Hrut, urged by his brother Hauskuld, seeks to marry Unna. Their engagement sets the stage for future conflicts and relationships, showcasing the societal pressures and legal customs of the time. As the narrative unfolds, we glean insights into the broader societal norms and personal ambitions of the Icelandic clans, hinting at the rich tapestry of alliances and disputes that will ensue throughout the saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Njáll Þorgursson, approximately 930-1011 PT Text Best Books Ever Listings Biographies Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature 810765 810595 2024-09-01T06:05:49.903768 2023-10-01T05:46:30.177485 text/html text/html 810758 810588 2024-09-01T06:05:50.207752 2023-10-01T05:46:30.448482 text/html text/html 340719 2024-09-01T06:06:02.449198 application/epub+zip 350306 2024-09-01T06:05:52.717796 application/epub+zip 350306 2024-09-01T06:05:51.317729 application/epub+zip 707475 2024-09-01T06:06:08.768183 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 663571 2024-09-01T06:06:00.785752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 565375 2022-09-01T06:35:42.776666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 715694 715591 2024-09-01T06:05:49.336856 2023-10-01T05:46:29.669479 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 715146 2021-01-01T09:44:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 244916 2021-01-01T09:44:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18004 2024-09-01T06:06:08.917134 application/rdf+xml 22901 2024-09-01T06:05:51.677741 image/jpeg 4250 2024-09-01T06:05:51.494054 image/jpeg 330740 2024-09-01T06:05:50.274841 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Anonymous