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Njál's Saga
- Narrated by: Gunnar Cauthery
- Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Based on events that took place between 960 and 1020 AD, Njál 's Saga is a mesmerizing drama about a multigenerational cycle of violence and retribution, and the feuds and passions that perpetuate it.
The eponymous sage Njál, known for his keen legal mind, is one of Iceland's pre-eminent men, along with Gunnar of Hlidarendi, a fierce and formidable warrior married to the diabolical Hallgerd, whose conniving instigates the interminable pattern of romance, action and brutality - until one unforgivable act ends it all.
Njál 's Saga is considered the greatest of the Icelandic sagas and is notable for its historical value, as it provides glimpses of a society transitioning away from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages, and establishing the social and legal mores of its present.
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- P Porter
- 2021-02-24
Awesome!
This was an amazing listen. The authentic Icelandic pronunciation of the Old Norse names and locations was unexpected and much appreciated.
Everything else is in a variety of British dialects (depending on the speaker), but to hear the Icelandic pronunciation was fantastic.
I hope Gunnar Cauthery gets the chance to read more sagas! He does an awesome job!
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