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  • Norse Sagas

    Kings' Sagas: Saga of Olaf Haraldson, Saga of Magnus the Good, Sagas of Icelanders: Saga of the Greenlanders, Erik the Red's Saga, Legendary Sagas: Volsunga Saga, Frithiof's Saga

    by Snorri Sturluson, Anonymous ...
    Translated by W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing ...
    Sagas are stories mostly about ancient Nordic and Germanic history, early Viking voyages, the battles that took place during the voyages and migration to Iceland and of feuds between Icelandic families. They were written in the Old Norse language, mainly in Iceland. Kings' sagas are of the lives of Scandinavian kings. They were composed in the 12th to 14th centuries. The Icelanders' sagas, a.k.a. ... Read more

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  • Heimskringla

    The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway

    by Snorri Sturluson ...
    Translated by Samuel Laing ...
    Snorri Sturluson's 'Heimskringla' is a remarkable piece of medieval literature that chronicles the history of the Norwegian kings from the mythological beginnings to the 12th century. Composed in Old Norse prose, the book presents a unique blend of historical facts and legendary tales, making it a valuable source for both historians and literary enthusiasts. Sturluson's intricate storytelling ... Read more

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  • Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Epic Legacy of Norse Mythology and Viking Heroes

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Darcy Wycombe8 ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson0, George Webbe1, W.G. Collingwood2, J. Stefansson3, F. York Powell4, Edmund Head5, Arthur Middleton Reeves6 ...
    The 'Norse Sagas' anthology presents an enthralling exploration of medieval Scandinavian literature, bringing together a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and histories that have profoundly influenced the realm of storytelling. This collection encapsulates the dramatic and often tumultuous narratives characteristic of Norse mythology and heroic sagas, ranging from epic battles and familial ... Read more

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition.

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Aria Caldwell8 ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe0, W.G. Collingwood1, J. Stefansson2, F. York Powell3, Edmund Head4, Arthur Middleton Reeves5 ...
    The Collected Norse Sagas captures the sweeping breadth and captivating depth of Norse mythology and legend. This anthology delves into themes of heroism, destiny, and the interplay between humanity and the divine, capturing the essence of a fantastical world filled with gods, giants, and legendary sea voyages. Spanning varied literary styles, from the heroic epic to poignant elegies, the ... Read more

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  • Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Viking-Age Sagas of Norwegian Kings, from the Ynglings to Eystein Meyla

    by Snorri Sturluson, Thayer Iremore ...
    Translated by Samuel Laing ...
    Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway is a monumental thirteenth-century saga history tracing Norway's rulers from mythic Yngling origins to the reign of Magnus Erlingsson. Combining prose narrative, skaldic verse, genealogy, battle description, and political portraiture, it transforms royal chronicle into literary art. Its style is lucid, economical, and dramatic, standing at the ... Read more

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  • A Modern Zoroastrian

    by Samuel Laing ...
    From some of the criticisms on the First Edition of this work I fear that the distinction I endeavoured to draw between the use of the term “polarity” in the inorganic and in the spiritual worlds has not been made sufficiently clear. I stated in the Introduction “That while the principle of polarity pervades both worlds, I am far from assuming that the laws under which it acts are identical; and ... Read more

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  • Human Origins

    by Samuel Laing ...
    The reception which has been given to my former works leads me to believe that they have had a certain educational value for those who, without being specialists, wish to keep themselves abreast of the culture of the day, and to understand the leading results and pending problems of Modern Science. Of these results the most interesting are those which bear upon the origin and evolution of the ... Read more

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  • An Expository Outline of the "Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation" With a Notice of the Author's "Explanations:" A Sequel to the Vestiges

    by Samuel Laing ...
    The author opens his subject with a brief but luminous outline of the arrangement and formation of the astral and planetary systems of the heavens. He first describes the solar system, of which our earth is a member, consisting of the sun, planets, and satellites with the less intelligible orbs termed comets, and taking as the uttermost bounds of this system the orbit of Uranus, it occupies a ... Read more

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  • Delphi Collected Norse Sagas (Illustrated)

    by Delphi Classics ...
    Translated by John Sephton, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone, William Morris, Eiríkr Magnússon, W. C. Green, F. York Powell, G. W. DaSent, Frederick York ...
    Series Book 5 - Delphi Series Nine
    Norse sagas concern tales of ancient Nordic and Germanic history, detailing early Viking voyages, the battles that took place during these voyages, exotic adventures in foreign lands and the migration to Iceland. These prose sagas were written in the Old Norse language, sharing similarities with epic poetry, telling of heroic deeds of days long gone. The tales offer an endless panorama of pagan ... Read more

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Epic Norse Mythology and Viking Sagas: Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Myths from Ancient Scandinavia

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves ...
    The Collected Norse Sagas offers an exhilarating foray into the mythic and historical terrain of medieval Scandinavia, encapsulating the vivid dynamism and profound narrative depth of Norse literary tradition. This volume encompasses a varied range of styles from legendary to historical sagas, each contributing its own voice to the rich tapestry of Norse lore. Through a tapestry of battles, ... Read more

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  • Heimskringla the Olaf Sagas

    by Snorre Sturlason ...
    Translated by Samuel Laing ...
    Immerse yourself in the epic world of Norse history and mythology with Snorre Sturlason's "Heimskringla: The Olaf Sagas." This monumental work, written by one of medieval Iceland's most prominent historians, provides a detailed and captivating account of the lives and deeds of the legendary kings of Norway, with a particular focus on the sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and Saint Olaf Haraldsson. ... Read more

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  • Norse Legends

    Enriched edition.

    by Snorri Sturluson, Anonymous, Logan Faraday8 ...
    Translated by W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe0, W.G. Collingwood1, J. Stefansson2, F. York Powell3, Edmund Head4, Arthur Middleton Reeves5, Samuel Laing6 ...
    Norse Legends is a masterful anthology that taps into the profound depths of Norse mythology and sagas, curated to illuminate the duality of ancient heroism and morality. Through a spectrum of literary styles, from Snorri Sturluson's structured prose to the poignant verse attributed to Anonymous skalds, this collection harmonizes a rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped iconic Viking lore. ... Read more

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