Wayward Heroes

by Halldór Laxness and H.K. Laxness

Book Overview

"Drawing on historical events, including King Olaf's reign in Norway and the burning of Chartres Cathedral, Laxness revises and renews the bloody sagas of Icelandic tradition, producing not just a spectacular historical novel but one of coal-dark humor and psychological depth." - Publishers Weekly

First published in 1952, Halld?r Laxness's Wayward Heroes offers an unlikely representation of modern literature. A reworking...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 091467109X
• ISBN13: 9780914671091
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Archipelago Books
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 6.9"