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The Aeneid Virgil—Great epic of the Trojan prince, Aeneas, the legendary founder of Rome. A classic of European literature. 366p-sc $10 Beowulf—The great Anglo-Saxon epic, which recalls the life and outlook of a heroic pre-Christian age. 122p-sc $8 The Death of King Arthur tr. Cable—The great medieval French epic of chivalry, La Mort le Roi Artu. It is the story of the illicit love of the invincible Lancelot and the beautiful Queen Guinevere, of the last days of the Round Table, of the treachery of the foul Mordred, and of the destruction of Camelot and the Kingdom of Logres. 235p-sc $12 The Earliest English Poems—Best of the Old English poetry, with its epic eloquence and sober intensity, translated into modern verse that retains the qualities of Anglo-Saxon meter and alliteration favored by earlier generations of Germanic peoples. 160p-sc $8 Egil's Saga—Adventures of Egil Skallagrimsson, one of the most intriguing figures of the Viking sagas, offering a panoramic view of the Norse world and of the 9th and 10th centuries. Maps. 254p-sc $13 Eyrbyggja Saga—Mixing realism with Gothic imagination, this interesting work dramatizes a 13th century view of the past, from the pagan anarchy of the Viking Age to the settlement of Iceland and the beginnings of organized society. One of the first historical novels of Europe. A welcome addition to your collection of Norse sagas. Map 177p-sc $13 Germanic Mythology Grimm—In this classic work, one of the famous Brothers Grimm gives a fascinating account of the myths of the early Germanic people, which were distorted and co-opted by the Christian church following its bloody suppresion of the indigenous Northern folk culture. Offers invaluable insight into the deep spiritual perception of the pre-Christian Germans, who recognized in Nature and the natural order in their own connection with the Divine 149p-sc $20 Heimskringla: The Lives of the Norse Kings Sturluson—Great Norse classic about the reigns of 16 high Kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin according to legend. Based on earlier histories, including poems handed down orally and presented with an admirable intelligence, warmth and objectivity. Illus. 770p-sc $19 Hrafnkel's Sagas and Other Icelandic Stories—Seven short 13th century tales which conjure up a vivid picture of the Nordic past and reveal much about the outlook, values and lifestyle of the ancient Norsemen, which contrasts so much from those of today's social order. 137p-sc $12 The Illiad Homer—The greatest epic poem of all: Gods, goddesses, and mighty heroes clash in a war between Greeks and Trojans. The healthy social values and warrior ethos of the ancient Hellenes are revealed in this immortal story set in the siege of Troy. 469p-sc $10 The Illiad and the Odyssey—The story of the Trojan War and the adventures of the Odysseus are brought to life for today's young readers in this prose translation. With bold color illustrations on every page, this is an opportunity for them to meet Olympian gods and experience the excitement and grandeur of Homer's immortal tales. 152p-hc/oversize $12 King Harald's Saga Sturluson—Story of the incredible Harald Hardradi of Norway, "Thunderbolt of the North," last of the great Viking warrior kings, and his wide-ranging adventure, from Scandinavia and the Volga to Constantinople and Sicily, finally culminating at Stamford Bridge in 1066, fighting for the throne of England. Maps. 187p-sc $11 The Knights of the Round Table—The famous Celtic tale of knights, damsels, magicians and monsters are revitalized with dramatic illustrations in brilliant color that will delight. Here the Arthurian stories are retold in a style easily grasped by young readers. 78p-hc/oversize $12 Laxdaela Saga—This great 13th century romance is one of the best-loved Icelandic sagas. It is the story of Gudrun Osvífsdottir, the imperious beauty who is forced to marry her lover's best friend, and the tragic consequences that result. Based on actual historical events. 272p-sc $13 The Mabinogion—The great Welsh epic, comprising 11 Celtic legends, stemming from a time in ancient Britain before the time of the coming of the Romans and the Saxons, when Lugh the Sun God ruled the Druids sacrificed to him—all set in a magical Arthurian world 211p-sc $10 The Nibelungenlied—The great 13th century German epic recalling the dimly-remembered 5th century struggle of the Germans against the Huns, which inspired Richard Wagner's famous Ring cycle. 404p-sc $13 Njal's Saga—Based on historical events of the 10th century, the mightiest of the Icelandic prose tells of a 50year blood feud—from its violent beginning to its tragic end in fire and death. 378p-sc $14 The Odyssey Homer—Prose translation of the mighty epic poem recounting the adventures, travels and climactic homecoming of the Greek warrior-hero Odysseus, "who roamed the wide world after he had sacked the holy citadel of Troy." 367p-sc $10 Orkneyinga Saga—Fascinating history of the conquest of Scotland's Northern Isles by Norse chieftains and their rule by the earls of Orkney during the Viking period. An important document, with stories of Sigurd the Powerful, Hrolf the Ganger, and others. Maps. 251p-sc $13 The Poetic Edda tr. Hollander—Classic repository of Norse mythology and heroic lore, embodying the ethical views and cultural cultural life of the North during the late heathen and early Christian times. 343p-sc $22 Runes Page—Remarkable story of the ancient Germanic alphabet of Northern Europe. Reveals a wealth of information about our early racial culture in easy-to-understand fashion. Maps & illus. 64p-sc $12 The Saga of the Jómsvíkings tr. Hollander—In the late 10th century a group of Vikings established a fortified community on an island at the mouth of the Oder River. It was called Jómsborg, and for more than a century it was the home of the most renowned warriors of the medieval world, the Jómsvíkings. Utterly fearless in battle, valuing their honor above all else, their exploits were legendary. This is their story, as recorded by Icelandic skalds. 5 line drawings. 116p-sc $15 The Saga of the Volsungs tr. Byock—Masterful translation of the Norse epic of the legendary dragon-slayer Sigurd/Siegfried, who did not lack courage and never knew fear. This work of great Icelandic literature—along with Eddic poetry—formed the basis for Richard Wagner's mighty music-drama cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen. Includes a superb explanatory introduction. Key toward understanding the ideological and mythic world of the ancient Teutons. Maps. 155p-sc OUT OF STOCK Please select a category from below
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