Viga-Glum's Saga : Translated from the Old Icelandic by Hollander 1972

Viga-Glum's Saga : Translated from the Old Icelandic by Lee M. Hollander 

Published by Twayne Publishers, New York, 1972. First Edition. Hardback book in dust jacket. 143 pages.

Viga-Glums Saga is an Icelandic saga from the 10th century that follows the ruthless chieftain Glúmr's rise to power through cunning and violence, exploring themes of ambition, revenge, and the complexities of early Icelandic law and social structures. The saga is noted for its exploration of personal destiny, with Glúmr's fortunes tied to his family's possessions, and its depiction of family feuds and the interplay between legal and violent means to achieve dominance

CONDITION
A very good copy. The dust jacket is good with some light rubbing in places. Endpapers very good. All text clean throughout. No names or writing. Overall very good.

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