Flateyjarb k (or Flat Island Book) is one of the largest and most beautiful of medieval Icelandic manuscripts. This volume contains a collection of Old Norse kings' sagas, interspersed with shorter tales of events in and outside Norway, along with annals. Compiled and written in Iceland, Flateyjarb k offers invaluable insights into the history, culture, and literature of the Norse world. Its detailed accounts of kings' lives, interspersed with fascinating anecdotes and historical records, make it an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in the Viking Age and the medieval history of Scandinavia.
This edition, edited by Gu brandur Vigf sson and Carl Rikard Unger, makes this important historical text accessible to a wider audience, preserving its legacy for future generations.
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