Old Icelandic literature in English

The list author says:
	"A great selection of sagas and shorter tales, well translated, with useful introductions, contextual information and a glossary. Includes Egil's Saga, Gisli's Saga, Laxdaela Saga and Hrafnkel's Saga."

The list author says:
	"Not included in the book above, due to its length. Written by an anonymous 13th-century genius, this is the greatest of the Sagas of Icelanders and a true classic of world literature."

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	"The outlaw Grettir is an unforgettable tragic hero, caught in the tension between the old heroic code and the newly Christianised social order."

The list author says:
	"A beautifully produced book containing splendid translations of The Saga of the Greenlanders and The Saga of the Faroe Islanders. The latter's antihero, Thrand, is a magnificent creation."

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	"Full of complex characters and dramatic incidents. The skaldic verses of Earl Rognvald, on his expedition to the Holy Land, are a particular highlight."

The list author says:
	"An academic publication and (at only 180 pages) grossly overpriced, but this early saga of the missionary king of Norway is fascinating and the translation is very good. Look out for a cheap copy!"

The list author says:
	"Expensive, but containing 556 pages full of colourful stories, often involving Icelanders at the Norwegian court, and skaldic verses (given in Old Icelandic with translations below). Copious notes."

The list author says:
	"Snorri Sturluson's magnificent, compendious history of Norway from legendary times, in the form of sixteen Kings' Sagas. Handsomely produced, with attractive illustrations."

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	"Snorri's other great work was a textbook for skalds, which is now essential for an understanding of Norse mythology. This is the only English translation which includes the metrical treatise Hattatal."

The list author says:
	"Clear, accurate (if sometimes somewhat prosaic) translations of the Eddic lays, with a good introduction and notes. A door into an extraordinary world of poetry and myth."

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	"The most celebrated of North Germanic legends, and the inspiration for great works by Wagner and Tolkien. Excellent introduction and notes."

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	"Another of the Sagas of Ancient Times, containing tales of gods, heroes, berserkers and shapechangers, with echoes of Beowulf and even Arthurian romances."

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	"These are amongst the most purely entertaining of the Sagas of Ancient Times, featuring dwarves, magical weapons and Lappish sorcery. Told in a taut, laconic style, not without touches of grim humour."

The list author says:
	"A 13th-century catalogue of the settlers of Iceland and their descendants. Not as dry as it sounds; there are some marvellous vignettes, and it gives a good feel for the era. Index, maps and photos."

The list author says:
	"Not exactly light reading, but for those who are fascinated by the legal disputes and "courtroom dramas" in the Sagas of Icelanders, these medieval law codes are an invaluable reference."