num_pages: 184
description: The Saga of Grettir the Strong is a classic Icelandic saga that tells the story of Grettir �����smundarson, a legendary hero and outlaw who lived in Iceland during the 11th century. The book, written by G. H. Hight, is a translation of the original Icelandic text and follows Grettir's life from his childhood to his death. Grettir is known for his incredible strength and bravery, but he is also a troubled and complex character. He is exiled from his home at a young age and spends much of his life wandering Iceland, facing challenges and enemies along the way. Despite his many successes, Grettir is haunted by a curse that brings him bad luck and eventually leads to his downfall. The Saga of Grettir the Strong is a fascinating look at Icelandic society and culture during the Viking Age. It is full of adventure, action, and drama, and provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived during this time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Icelandic history or Norse mythology.Grettir went out with his companions to visit them. On their meeting Grettir found Bjorn amongst the company and ""It is well that we meet here, for now we can continue our former quarrel. I should like to try which of us is the better man.""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.
language: English
title: The Saga Of Grettir The Strong
titlecomplete: The Saga Of Grettir The Strong
genres: Scandinavian Literature, Medieval, Classics, History, Historical, Read For School, 14th Century, Mythology, Literature, Poetry
ratings_count: 1039
series: Íslendingasögur/Sagas of Icelanders
publisher: Kessinger Publishing