| Author |
Snorri Sturluson, 1179?-1241 |
| Title |
Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway
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| Note |
from Old Norse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Halfdan the Black Saga -- Harald Harfager's Saga -- Hakon the Good's Saga -- Saga of King Harald Grafeld and of Earl Hakon Son of Sigurd -- King Olaf Trygvason's Saga -- Saga of Olaf Haraldson (St. Olaf) -- Saga of Magnus the Good -- Saga of Harald Hardrade -- Saga of Olaf Kyrre -- Magnus Barefoot's Saga -- Saga of Sigurd the Crusader and His Brothers Eystein and Olaf -- Saga of Magnus the Blind and of Harald Gille -- Saga of Sigurd, Inge, and Eystein, the Sons of Harald -- Saga of Hakon Herdebreid ("Hakon the Broad-Shouldered") -- Magnus Erlingson's Saga.
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| Credits |
Produced by Douglas B. Killings, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway" by Snorri Sturlason is a historical account written in the early 13th century. This significant work chronicles the lives and reigns of various Norwegian kings from the Viking Age up to the late 12th century, providing insights into the political and cultural dynamics of medieval Norway. The opening of "Heimskringla" sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of Norse history, beginning with the saga of Halfdan the Black. It describes his rise to power, the battles he faced, including conflicts with King Sigtryg and others, and his eventual death under tragic circumstances. Sturlason employs a blend of mythology, poetry, and historical narrative, drawing upon ancient songs and sagas to enhance the authenticity of his accounts. As a result, the book serves not only as a historical document but also as a rich tapestry of Norse culture and values during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Sagas -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Norway -- History
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| Subject |
Scandinavia -- History
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| Subject |
Iceland -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
598 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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