The Tale of Thrond of Gate (Classic Reprint): Commonly Called Faereyinga Saga - Couverture souple

Frederick York Powell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330636570 ISBN 13 : 9781330636572

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

An edition of a classic Norse tale, with a careful introduction and shaping commentary for modern readers.

This edition presents the Thrond of Gate saga in English, framed by an extensive introduction that explains its origins, manuscript history, and the ways scholars have approached the text. The introduction surveys the Flateybook source, discusses how the story was compiled, and notes where later insertions or edits may have altered the narrative. The result is a readable, context-rich version that helps readers understand the saga’s structure, its sections, and the cultural world it came from.

Edited with attention to both accuracy and accessibility, this edition aims to illuminate the saga’s epic tone, distinctive pacing, and character moments without spoiling the sense of discovery. The text follows Thrond’s world from its candid storytelling style to its more dramatic episodes, while offering notes and framing that encourage thoughtful engagement with Icelandic literary tradition.

• Historical context and notes that explain the text’s origins and composition.


• Guided reading about the saga’s structure, chapters, and shifting voices.


• Discussion of stylistic features common to Icelandic sagas and their adaptations.


• A clear, accessible translation paired with scholarly apparatus for readers new to the material.

Ideal for readers of sagas, Norse literature, and historical fiction who want a grounded introduction to this classic tale and its place in the tradition.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330636570
• ISBN 13: 9781330636572
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 133
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