The Story Of The Ere Dwellers

By Anonymous

Book Overview

The Story of the Ere Dwellers is an Icelandic saga that tells the story of the Ere family, a wealthy and powerful clan living in Iceland during the 10th century. The saga is believed to have been written in the 13th century by an unknown author and is considered to be one of the most important works of Icelandic literature.The saga begins with the story of Thorstein, the father of the Ere family, who is known for his strength and bravery. Thorstein's son, Gunnlaug, is also a strong and courageous warrior, but he is also known for his arrogance and temper. Gunnlaug falls in love with Helga, the daughter of a rival clan, and their love story is one of the central themes of the saga.The story also includes political intrigue, battles, and supernatural elements. The Ere family becomes embroiled in a feud with another powerful family, which leads to a series of battles and skirmishes. The saga also includes stories of ghosts and supernatural beings, which add to the overall mystical and otherworldly atmosphere of the story.Overall, The Story of the Ere Dwellers is a fascinating and complex tale that provides insight into the culture, society, and beliefs of medieval Iceland. The characters are complex and dynamic, and the story is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.Biorn the son of Ketil Flatneb was in Iamtaland till Kiallak the earl died; he gat to wife Giaflaug the earl's daughter, and thereafter fared west over the Keel, first to Thrandheim and then south through the land, and took to himself those lands which his father had owned, and drove away the bailiffs that King Harald had set over them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162685921
• ISBN13: 9781162685922
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"