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Njal's Saga (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature) by Lee Milton Hollander |Thorsteinn Gylfason| Tom Griffith [rare books]

Njal's Saga (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature) by Lee Milton Hollander |Thorsteinn Gylfason| Tom Griffith [rare books]

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Njal’s Saga is one of the greatest Icelandic sagas, blending history, law, honor, family loyalty, and tragic conflict. Set in medieval Iceland (10th–11th century), the saga follows the intertwined lives of two central figures: Gunnar Hámundarson, a noble and unmatched warrior, and Njal Þorgeirsson, a wise and just lawyer known for his intelligence and deep understanding of Icelandic law.
The narrative explores how small disputes, pride, and cycles of revenge escalate into violent feuds that engulf families and communities. Despite Njal’s efforts to promote peace and justice, tensions intensify, ultimately leading to the tragic burning of Njal and his family inside their home—a defining event in Icelandic literature.
The saga examines themes of friendship, loyalty, fate, honor, and the tragic consequences of vengeance. It also provides a rich picture of Iceland’s early legal system, social structure, and the transition from paganism to Christianity. Filled with dramatic battles, legal disputes, complex characters, and moral dilemmas, Njal’s Saga remains a timeless masterpiece of world literature.

About the Contributors 

Lee Milton Hollander (1880–1972) was a prominent American scholar of Old Norse literature and mythology, best known for his precise and poetic translations of Icelandic sagas and Eddic poems. His translation of Njal’s Saga is admired for staying close to the original Icelandic style while being highly readable in English.

Thorsteinn Gylfason (1942–2005) was an Icelandic philosopher, poet, and translator, recognized for bridging classical literature and Norse cultural heritage. His contributions help contextualize the saga within Iceland’s intellectual and historical traditions.

Tom Griffith, a literary editor and scholar, is known for creating accessible editions of classics. In the Wordsworth Classics edition, his editorial guidance, introductions, and notes help modern readers understand the cultural, historical, and legal complexities of the saga.

Together, these contributors ensure that Njal’s Saga is presented with scholarly accuracy, cultural richness, and clarity for contemporary readers.

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