The Sagas Of Olaf Tryggvason And Of Harald The Tyrant
2007
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"The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant" is a historical work written by Snorri Sturluson, an Icelandic historian and poet. The book comprises two sagas that recount the lives and adventures of two prominent Norse kings, Olaf Tryggvason and Harald Haardraade, during the Viking Age. The saga of Olaf Tryggvason follows the exploits of the Norwegian king as he seeks to unite his kingdom, spread Christianity, and establish his rule. It explores his encounters with rival kings, his conversion to Christianity, and his eventual downfall in the Battle of Svolder. The saga of Harald Haardraade centers around the Viking king's ambitious quests for power and wealth. It portrays his military campaigns, his legendary exploits as a warrior, and his bid for the English throne. The saga culminates in the Battle of Stamford Bridge, where Harald meets his end. These sagas offer readers a glimpse into the fascinating world of Norse mythology, heroic deeds, and Viking culture. Sturluson's writing is characterized by vivid descriptions, dramatic storytelling, and a deep understanding of the historical context.
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Snorri Sturluson
Author · 11 books
Snorri Sturluson (also spelled Snorre Sturlason) was an Icelandic historian, poet and politician. He was twice elected lawspeaker at the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. He was the author of the Prose Edda or Younger Edda, which consists of Gylfaginning ("the fooling of Gylfi"), a narrative of Norse mythology, the Skáldskaparmál, a book of poetic language, and the Háttatal, a list of verse forms. He was also the author of the Heimskringla, a history of the Norwegian kings that begins with legendary material in Ynglinga saga and moves through to early medieval Scandinavian history. For stylistic and methodological reasons, Snorri is often taken to be the author of Egils saga. .
