Bryant W. Bachman

This is the first complete English translation of Heidarviga Saga and the first English translation of it to appear in any form since the 19th century. The translation was made from the edition of Sigurour Nordal and Guoni Jonsson in Islenzk fornrit, Vol. 3, (Reykjavik, 1938). The book includes a foreword by James E. Anderson, as well as an introduction, and "Translators' Note." In addition, there are maps and an index of names. All of these give the reader a clear and accurate vision of Heidarviga Saga. In the foreword, Anderson warns against comparing this Icelandic saga with other saga masterpieces. He discusses the importance of its manuscript form and the possibility that the tale was appreciated as a story of triumphs and failures. The foreword is thorough in its argument for the merit of Heidarviga Saga. With a groundbreaking translation and informative supplements, such as the foreword, this work places Heidarviga Saga at a new height in the study of Icelandic literature.

Contents: Foreword; Introduction; Translator's Note; Hromund's Saga; The Saga of Yngvar the Explorer; The Saga of Ali Flekk; The Saga of Illugi, Grid's Foster-Son; Sorli's Story; The Saga of Asmund the Champion-Killer; Index; Map.

This book is the largest collection of translated Old Icelandic short prose narratives extant. Useful as a text in any course covering medieval Scandinavian literature, Old Icelandic literature, or narrative prose forms.

This book is the largest collection of translated Old Icelandic short prose narratives extant. Useful as a text in any course covering medieval Scandinavian literature, Old Icelandic literature, or narrative prose forms.

This book presents the first English translation of Half's Saga and a new translation of Hrolf's Saga, both classic Old Icelandic tales. Both belong to the mythical-heroic category of sagas, containing fantastical material and relying considerably on folklore motifs. They have at their base legendary, quasi-historical material which has served to anchor them more firmly in the Icelandic imagination throughout the 800 years or so of their existence. Will be of interest to the student of folklore and medieval Scandinavian literature.

This is the first English translation of one of the last Old Icelandic Family Sagas called Finnbogi saga ins ramma (The Saga of Finnbogi the Strong). Of considerable interest to folklorists and students of comparative literature courses, this saga purportedly recounts the life adventures of one Finnbogi Asbjornson, a tenth century Icelander renowned for his prodigious strength. Although external evidence does suggest that there was indeed someone name Finnbogi, born in Flateyjardale, who lived in Vididale and Trekyllisvik, it can not be proven. Includes a comprehensive introduction to the tale's history, a glossary of proper names, and several maps.

Contains a collection of translations from Old Icelandic. Includes four sagas and five shorter narratives, most of which appear for the first time in English. Contents:The Saga of Clever Ref; The Story of Thorstein of the East Fjords; The Saga of Valla Ljot; The Story of Thorvard Crow-Noes; The Story of Shuttle-Halli; The Story of Gold Asa-Thord; The Saga of Oath-Bound Men; The Story of Gisl Illugason; The Saga of Bjorn, Champion of Hitardale; Bibliography.

Contains a collection of translations from Old Icelandic. Includes four sagas and five shorter narratives, most of which appear for the first time in English. Contents:The Saga of Clever Ref; The Story of Thorstein of the East Fjords; The Saga of Valla Ljot; The Story of Thorvard Crow-Noes; The Story of Shuttle-Halli; The Story of Gold Asa-Thord; The Saga of Oath-Bound Men; The Story of Gisl Illugason; The Saga of Bjorn, Champion of Hitardale; Bibliography.