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All the Icelandic sagas portray a world well aware of the power of words- to praise, to blame, to curse and to taunt. Yet these five stories are unusual in putting a skald, or poet, centre stage and building the plot around his travels to seek fame, his doomed love for a married woman and his hostilities against her menfolk. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Whaley also points out that many of the skals, or poets who make up the heroes in this collection have "awkward temperaments [that] are associated with their poetic gifts." They can be eloquent and gracious, brutal and selfish; they are true anomalies. Each tale in this collection is engrossing and satisfying to read, yet the collection culminates with two exceptionally beautiful tales, with particularly endearing characters.
Viglund's Saga surprises the reader with many selfless individuals, and a hero-poet, Viglund, who is eloquent, devoted and faithful to his love, Ketilrid. The long narrative, with many twists and turns of plot, is a tale both original and fresh, and poignantly romantic. Of the many wonderful sagas, this collection stands out. Don't miss it! ( )