Gunnlaug The Worm Tongue And Raven The Skald

""Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue and Raven the Skald"" is a classic Icelandic saga that tells the story of two rival poets, Gunnlaug and Raven, who compete for the love of the same woman. The saga is set in the 10th century and follows the two poets as they travel across Scandinavia, engaging in poetic battles and duels. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including kings, warriors, and other poets. The saga is known for its vivid descriptions of battles and duels, as well as its intricate portrayal of the complex relationships between the characters. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Icelandic sagas or medieval literature. The translation by Eirikr Magnusson is considered one of the best English translations of the saga.Gunnlaug answers, ""Neither Onund nor Thorfin are men as good as my father. Nay, thou thyself clearly fallest short of him--or what hast thou to set against his strife with Thorgrim the Priest, the son of Kiallak, and his sons, at Thorsness Thing, where he carried all that was in debate?""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.