The Story of Burnt Njal (Icelandic Saga)
By Anonymous
Length14h 57m
About this audiobook
The Story of Burnt Njal is a classic Icelandic Saga that delves into the intricacies of medieval Icelandic society, feuds, and honor culture. Written in an epic prose style, the narrative follows the complex and interwoven fates of various families caught up in a web of vendettas and betrayals. The book provides a fascinating insight into the legal system, religious beliefs, and social norms of the time, making it a valuable source for understanding medieval Icelandic literature. Anonymous, the author of this saga, is a mysterious figure whose identity remains unknown, adding an air of intrigue to the work. Despite the anonymity of the author, the depth of historical detail and emotional depth in The Story of Burnt Njal showcases a deep understanding of the human condition and the consequences of actions driven by honor and custom. This Saga is recommended for readers interested in exploring the complexities of medieval society and the timeless themes of loyalty, revenge, and tragedy.
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GenreHistory
Length14 hrs 57 mins
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Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Voyage of Bran
2SIR GEORGE DASENT'S PREFACE
3SIR GEORGE DASENT'S INTRODUCTION.
4ICELANDIC CHRONOLOGY.
5CHAPTER I. OF FIDDLE MORD.
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6CHAPTER II. HRUT WOOS UNNA.
7CHAPTER III. HRUT AND GUNNHILLDA, KINGS MOTHER.
8CHAPTER IV. OF HRUT'S CRUISE.
9CHAPTER V. ATLI ARNVID SON'S SLAYING.
10CHAPTER VI. HRUT SAILS OUT TO ICELAND.
11CHAPTER VII. UNNA SEPARATES FROM HRUT.
12CHAPTER VIII. MORD CLAIMS HIS GOODS FROM HRUT.
13CHAPTER IX. THORWALD GETS HALLGERDA TO WIFE.
14CHAPTER X. HALLGERDA'S WEDDING.
15CHAPTER XI. THORWALD'S SLAYING.
16CHAPTER XII. THIOSTOLF'S FLIGHT.
17CHAPTER XIII. GLUM'S WOOING.
18CHAPTER XIV. GLUM'S WEDDING.
19CHAPTER XV. THIOSTOLF GOES TO GLUM'S HOUSE.
20CHAPTER XVI. GLUM'S SHEEP HUNT.
21CHAPTER XVII. GLUM'S SLAYING.
22CHAPTER XVIII. FIDDLE MORD'S DEATH.
23CHAPTER XIX. GUNNAR COMES INTO THE STORY.
24CHAPTER XX. OF NJAL AND HIS CHILDREN.
25CHAPTER XXI. UNNA GOES TO SEE GUNNAR.
26CHAPTER XXII. NJAL'S ADVICE.
27CHAPTER XXIII. HUCKSTER HEDINN.
28CHAPTER XXIV. GUNNAR AND HRUT STRIVE AT THE THING.
29CHAPTER XXV. UNNA'S SECOND WEDDING.
30CHAPTER XXVI. OF ASGRIM AND HIS CHILDREN.
31CHAPTER XXVII. HELGI NJAL'S SON'S WOOING.
32CHAPTER XXVIII. HALLVARD COMES OUT TO ICELAND.
33CHAPTER XXIX. GUNNAR GOES ABROAD.
34CHAPTER XXX. GUNNAR GOES A-SEA-ROVING.
35CHAPTER XXXI. GUNNAR GOES TO KING HAROLD GORM'S SON AND EARL HACON.
36CHAPTER XXXII. GUNNAR COMES OUT TO ICELAND.
37CHAPTER XXXIII. GUNNAR'S WOOING.
38CHAPTER XXXIV. OF THRAIN SIGFUS' SON.
39CHAPTER XXXV. THE VISIT TO BERGTHORSKNOLL.
40CHAPTER XXXVI. KOL SLEW SWART.
41CHAPTER XXXVII. THE SLAYING OF KOL, WHOM ATLI SLEW.
42CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE KILLING OF ATLI THE THRALL.
43CHAPTER XXXIX. THE SLAYING OF BRYNJOLF THE UNRULY.
44CHAPTER XL. GUNNAR AND NJAL MAKE PEACE ABOUT BRYNJOLF'S SLAYING.
45CHAPTER XLI. SIGMUND COMES OUT TO ICELAND.
46CHAPTER XLII. THE SLAYING OF THORD FREEDSMANSON.
47CHAPTER XLIII. NJAL AND GUNNAR MAKE PEACE FOR THE SLAYING OF THORD.
48CHAPTER XLIV. SIGMUND MOCKS NJAL AND HIS SONS.
49CHAPTER XLV. THE SLAYING OF SIGMUND AND SKIOLLD.
50CHAPTER XLVI. OF GIZUR THE WHITE AND GEIR THE PRIEST.
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