Here is a medieval prose romance translated from the late 12th century Anglo-Norman epic poem Doeve de Haumtone. The earliest manuscript witness of this saga is a fragment from the middle of the 14th century; the two main medieval manuscripts are dated at c. 1400 and c. 1470. Only manuscripts copied in Iceland have survived, but there is as yet no conclusive evidence as to whether the translation was made in Icleand or Norway, nor is there any strong evidence that could help in narrowing down a date. A separate and significantly different version of the saga was contained in a medieval manuscript that perished in a fire in Stockholm. A paper manuscript of this text fortunately survive and is transcribed in this edition. All the Icelandic texts are presented synoptically on facing pages.

Language: English/ Icelandic
Pages: 399
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Binding: Softbound
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Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 9979819685
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Code: 5441
Condition: In Pristine Condition
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Twenty heroic stories from the time of legends, from viking times and from the time of the Valdemar kings of Denmark. Tales of war and conquests. Chapter on “Skjoldmøer”, viking women who fought in war and conquests beside the men and who did not want any part of home- making and childbearing. List of illustrations by Lorenz Fröhlich.

Language: Danish
Pages: 113
Illustrations: 55 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 6”
Binding: Hardbound
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Weight: 0.75
ISBN: 8711139722
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Code: 5099
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This book presents the history of Icelandic literature from the earliest times to the Reformation. Because no comparable work has hitherto been published in a major international language, it fulfills a pressing need. The author, Dr. Jonas Kristjansson, is an internationally recognized scholar and author. He is the director of the Arni Magnusson Institute in Reykjavik, which is responsible for the study and preservation of the Old Icelandic manuscripts. The translator, Dr. Peter Foote, Professor emeritus at University College, London, a distinguished scholar and writer, is widely known for The Viking Achievement.

Language: English
Pages: 446
Illustrations: 19 Color Illustrations. 41 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 6”
Binding: Softbound
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Weight: 1.75
ISBN: 9979660252
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Index.


Code: 2898
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This is the story of a great Icelandic poet-warrior and his numerous adventures. While entertaining in its own exciting way, this book gives a deep and lively insight into medieval Scandinavian history.

Language: English
Pages: 257
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Weight: 1.25
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Code: 4038
Condition: Slightly worn book jackets
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A modern translation of the Icelandic myths and the EDDA. Martin Larsen has written these with a deep understanding of the material and even though the translation is probably the most daring to date, his deep respect for the cultural heritage of Iceland is clearly apparent in his writing.

Language: Danish
Pages: 207
Illustrations: 58 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8”x 5”
Binding: Softbound
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Weight: 0.75
ISBN: 8716145720
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Code: 3674
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One of the most famous Icelandic sagas, the Laxdoela saga typifies a special genre of 13th century Icelandic narrative prose, the Sagas of the Icelanders. These family histories of Norwegian émigrés of the late 9th and early 10th centuries offer insights into the cultures which fostered them, but the stories themselves are the primary appeal. Themes of fate, vengeance, and morality recur throughout these sagas, also making them an engaging and stimulating reading experience.

Language: English
Pages: 210
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Size: 7”x 10”
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Weight: 1.50
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Code: 4044
Condition: In Pristine Condition
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Created in Minnesota by Finnish-Americans, St. Urho burst forth bigger than life in 1956. His fame comes from the ancient heroic deed of driving the grasshoppers out of old Finland to save the grape crop. This book contains the songs, games and recipes for St. Urho’s day.

Language: English
Pages: 111
Illustrations: 39 Color Illustrations. 27 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 6”
Binding: Softbound
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Weight: 0.50
ISBN: 1572160918
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Code: 3975
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This is the best-loved Icelandic saga in both ancient and modern times. This book contains a brilliant characterization that is supplemented by lucid literary-historical descriptions of Germanic law as well as the conflicts between paganism and Christianity in the North.

Language: English
Pages: 388
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Size: 6”x 9”
Binding: Hardbound
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Weight: 1.50
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Code: 4039
Condition: Slightly worn book jackets
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The Viking Age Source for Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle. This chilling and enduring myth is one of the most important texts of the Old Icelandic literature, and a vital source to understanding Viking society. The translation is excellent and the introduction of scholarly importance, particularly the section on Richard Wagner’s use of the Volsung material in the “Ring.” Glossary of Icelandic words into English.

Language: English
Pages: 145
Illustrations: 1 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2”x5 1/2”
Binding: Softbound
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Weight: 0.25
ISBN: 520232852
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Code: 1203
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A unique body of medieval literature, the Sagas rank with the world’s greatest literary treasures. Many believe that these literary marvels are a precursor to our Western modern tradition of narrative realism. The 11 sagas and 6 shorter tales in this volume recount the adventures of the settlers who first came from Norway to Iceland’s shores and how they founded a unique commonwealth of chieftains in this brave new world of towering mountains and lonely fjords. Thirty translators were selected for this monumental project. Includes historical tables, illustrations, diagrams, and a glossary.

Language: English
Pages: 782
Illustrations: 13 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2”x 6 1/2”
Binding: Clothbound w/ Jacket
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Weight: 3.25
ISBN: 670889903
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Code: 4427
Condition: In Pristine Condition
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