Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Viking-Age Sagas of Norwegian Kings, from the Ynglings to Eystein MeylaBy Snorri Sturluson
Length34h 39m
About this audiobook
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 summit of medieval Icelandic historiography and the kings' saga tradition. Snorri Sturluson, Icelandic chieftain, poet, lawyer, and statesman, was uniquely equipped to compose such a work. His mastery of court poetry, preserved also in the Prose Edda, gave him access to older traditions, while his involvement in Norwegian-Icelandic politics sharpened his understanding of kingship, faction, law, ambition, and legitimacy. Heimskringla reflects both antiquarian learning and practical political intelligence. This book is essential for readers interested in medieval Scandinavia, saga literature, political narrative, or the formation of national memory. It offers not merely a record of kings, but a searching examination of power, reputation, loyalty, and historical storytelling. In Snorri's hands, the past becomes vivid, morally complex, and enduringly readable.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreHistory
Length34 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 18, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway (Annotated)
2620. Of Dygve, Domar's Son.
2Introduction
2721. Of Dag The Wise.
3Synopsis (Selection)
2822. Of Agne, Dag's Son.
4Historical Context
2923. Of Alric and Eric.
5Author Biography
3024. Of Yngve and Alf.
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6Ynglinga Saga
3125. Of Hugleik.
71. Of the SituaXtion of Countries.
3226. King Gudlog's Death.
82. Of the People of Asia.
3327. Of King Hake.
93. Of Odin's Brothers.
3428. Of King On, Jorund's Son.
104. Of Odin's War With the People of Vanaland.
3529. Of Egil and Tunne.
115. Odin Divides His Kingdom: Also Concerning Gefion.
3630. Of King Ottar.
126. Of Odin's Accomplishments.
3731. Of King Adils' Marriage.
137. Of Odin's Feats.
3832. Of King Adils' Death.
148. Odin's Lawgiving.
3933. Rolf Krake's Death.
159. Of Njord's Marriage.
4034. Of Eystein and the Jutland King Solve.
1610. Of Odin's Death.
4135. Of Yngvar's Fall.
1711. Of Njord.
4236. Of Onund the Land-clearer.
1812. Frey's Death.
4337. Of Ingjald the Bad.
1913. Of Freya and Her Daughters.
4438. Of King Onund's Death.
2014. Of King Fjolne's Death.
4539. The Burning in Upsal.
2115. Of Swegde.
4640. Of Hjorvard's Marriage.
2216. Of Vanlande, Swegde's Son.
4741. War Between Ingjald and Granmar and Hjorvard.
2317. Of Visbur, Vanlande's Son.
4842. Death of the Kings Granmar and Hjorvard.
2418. Of Domald, Visbur's Son.
4943. Of Ingjald's Death.
2519. Of Domar, Domald's Son.
5044. Of Ivar.
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