Amazon.co.uk: best medieval literature (in no particular order)

best medieval literature (in no particular order)
A Listmania! list by J. Cooper "trollwife"

1. Edda (Everyman) by Anthony Faulkes

The list author says:
	"The most extensive account of the norse myths and very readable."

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2. The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer (Penguin Classics) by Jesse L Byock

The list author says:
	"The story of Sigurd the dragon-slayer. Full of sorcery and mythology. Probably the best of all the sagas."

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3. Egil's Saga (Classics) by P. Edwards

The list author says:
	"Egil committed his first murder at the age of six and his grandfather was a werewolf. Need I say more?"

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4. Njal's Saga (Classics) by M. Magnusson

The list author says:
	"The tragic story of a man who tried to help others but got burned to death in his house."

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5. King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway from Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla (Classics) by Snorri Sturluson

The list author says:
	"Part of Sturluson's History of the Kings of Norway (Heimskringla). Tells the story of the battle of Hastings."

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6. Eirik the Red and other Icelandic Sagas (Oxford World's Classics) by Gwyn Jones

The list author says:
	"Some brilliant stories including Hrafnkel's saga and Gunnlaug Wormtongue. One of the best introductions to the sagas."

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7. The Nibelungenlied (Penguin Classics) by none

The list author says:
	"The main source for Wagner's 'The Ring', Very similar to the Volsung story. Very readable translation."

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8. Three Icelandic Outlaw Sagas: "The Saga of Gisli", "The Saga of Grettir", "The Saga of Hord" by Anthony Faulkes

The list author says:
	"Three excellent Icelandic outlaw sagas with plenty of monsters and magic. Some classic trolls in Grettir's saga."

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9. Hereward of the Fens: The Battle of Ely and Involment of Peterborough and Ely Monasteries by Trevor A. Bevis

The list author says:
	"A story of the final struggle between William the Conqueror and the Anglo-Saxons led by Hereward of the Fens. Very readable but rare."

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10. Laxdaela Saga (Classics) by Magnus Magnusson

The list author says:
	"One of the best tragic/romantic icelandic sagas."

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11. Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson

The list author says:
	"Snorri's history of the kings of Norway is essential for anyone interested in norse literature."

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12. Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred and Other Contemporary Sources (Classics) by Asser

The list author says:
	"Asser tells about the activities of King Alfred and how he defended England against viking invasions."

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13. Beowulf (Manchester Medieval Texts) by Michael Swanton

The list author says:
	"The oldest example of vernacular literature in Europe."

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14. Don Quijote De La Mancha: 1 (Biblioteca De Autor / Author Library) by Miguel de Cervantes

The list author says:
	"First part of classic spanish spoof of knight-errantry. Must be read in original language to be appreciated. Read 'Amadis de Gaula' first."

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15. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl and Sir Orfeo by J. R. R. Tolkien

The list author says:
	"If you don't have time for Middle English, this translation is the best."

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16. The Kalevala (Oxford World's Classics) by Elias L�nnrot

The list author says:
	"Finnish creation mythology in verse translation."

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17. Saxo Grammaticus: The History of the Danes, Books I-IX: I. English Text; II. Commentary: Bks.1-9 by Hilda Ellis Davidson

The list author says:
	"English translation of Saxo Grammaticus' latin history of the Danes. This is full of trolls and dragons and other mythological beasts. There's also an unusual version of the death of Balder."

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18. Poema De Mio Cid by Anonimo

The list author says:
	"13th Century spanish poem recounting the deeds of legendary hero The Cid."

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19. The Poem of the Cid (Classics) by none

The list author says:
	"If your Spanish isn't up to the archaic original then this bilingual edition with parallel text will be helpful."

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20. The Mabinogion (Everyman) by George Jones

The list author says:
	"Celtic stories from 11th century and earlier, including one of the first appearances of Arthur."

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21. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles by Michael Swanton

The list author says:
	"A fascinating chronicle of Anglo-Saxon Britain before the Norman invasion. Ends with the death of king Stephen. This is not the easiest edition to use because of the layout"

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