Njal's Saga by Iceland
"Njal's Saga" is an epic 13th-century Icelandic tale that explores themes of honor, friendship, love, and revenge. The narrative revolves around two friends, Njal and Gunnar, and the complex, often violent, feuds between their families. The saga is renowned for its realistic depiction of the Viking age, including its legal system, social norms, and ethos. The saga is also unique in its exploration of Christian and pagan beliefs, as it was set during the time when Christianity was taking root in Iceland.
The 1546th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1280
- Nationality
- Icelandic
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 159,000
- Original Language
- Old Norse
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This book is on the following lists:
- 484th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)