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Written around 1245 by an unknown author, the Laxdaela Saga is an extraordinary tale of conflicting kinships and passionate love, and one of the most compelling works of Icelandic literature. Covering 150 years in the lives of the inhabitants of the community of Laxriverdale,... Read Full Overview

Laxd la saga, written in the 13th century, tells of people in the Brei afj r ur area of Iceland from the late 9th century to the early 11th century. The saga particularly focuses on a love triangle between Gu r n sv frsd ttir, Kjartan lafsson and Bolli orleiksson. Kjartan... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy... Read Full Overview

The Laxdaela Saga is an ancient Icelandic saga that tells the story of the people who lived in the Salmon River Dale during the 10th and 11th centuries. The saga is believed to have been written in the 13th century by an anonymous author, and it is considered one of the most... Read Full Overview

Laxdaela saga is one of the Icelander's sagas. Written in the 13th century, it tells of people in the Breioafjorour area from the late 9th century to the early 11th century. The saga focuses on a love triangle between Guðrún Ósvífrsdóttir, Kjartan Ólafsson and Bolli Porleiksoon... Read Full Overview

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The Laxdoela saga is an Icelandic saga (story) of the men and women of the Salmon River valley involving the clan of Lax rdalur. It is one of the most important Icelandic sagas, originally written in Old Icelandic; probably sometime around the year 1245 AD. It is noted for its... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview