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The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki
Jesse Byock
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paperback. Drawing on a rich oral tradition, this work describes both the tangled, often treacherous relations within three generations of the royal family and the exploits of Hrolf's famous champions. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 195 x 9. Weight in Grams: 112.
Composed in medieval Iceland, Hrolf's Saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas, relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf and of his famous champions, including Bodvar Bjarki, the 'bear-warrior': a powerful figure whose might and bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards, sorceresses and 'berserker' fighters - originally members of a cult of Odin - this is a compelling tale of ancient magic. A work of timeless power and beauty, it offers both a treasury ... Read more
Composed in medieval Iceland, Hrolf's Saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas, relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf and of his famous champions, including Bodvar Bjarki, the 'bear-warrior': a powerful figure whose might and bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards, sorceresses and 'berserker' fighters - originally members of a cult of Odin - this is a compelling tale of ancient magic. A work of timeless power and beauty, it offers both a treasury ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780140435931
SKU
V9780140435931
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99-32
About Jesse Byock
Jesse Byock has also translated the Saga of Volsungs, published by Penguin.
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